Match Review 11th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Tochigi Green Stadium on August 12

Okayama 1 Tochigi SC 2

The total attendance: 1,784

This sec, young centre back, CHOI Jung Won was listed in the starting line-up. Veteran, Saito and rookie, Noguchi also started the game.


Right after the kickoff, a corner was given to Okayama. Noguchi smashed the net from the corner. In the 17th minute, Saito took a header. In the 25th minute, CHOI Jung Won was sent off and a penalty was given to the rival.The game was equalized. In the 29th minute, Noguchi was replaced by veteran centre back, Goto. Afterwards, Arima's men struggled to create chances.


After the break, the game remained the same. In the 59th minute, Lee Yong-Jae and Sekido came off the bench to change the game. In the 68th minute, goal keeper, Popp William made a fine saving. In the 74th minute, Saito made an attempt. During the added time, the red-uniformed men conceded a clincher.