Match Review 15th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Machida Gion Stadium on August 30

Okayama 0  Machida Zelvia 2

The total attendance:984

This sec, three veteran players, Hamada, Goto and Ueda were back in the starting line-up. An ace striker, Lee Yong-Jae and Shimizu were expected to score goals since Okayama have not scored for the last two matches.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept attacking. In the 3rd minute, young defender, Shimoguchi took a header, crossed by Ueda. In the 16th minute, Shimizu was not able to receive a pass in the box. Three minutes later, a penalty was given to the opponent. In the 29th minute, a rookie, Noguchi's attempt was off target. In
the 31st minute, Arima's men conceded a second.


Noguchi was replaced by Sekido. Four minutes after the break, Shimizu almost smashed the net his his header. In the 66th minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. Two minutes later, two forwards, Yamamoto and Akamine came off the bench. In the 75th minute, Ueda's free kick was blocked by the rival. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men dropped points.