Match Review 9th Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at City Light Stadium on August 1

Okayama 1 FC Ryukyu 2

The total attendance:2,099

This sec, an experienced centre back, Tanaka was back in the starting line-up. Two forwards, Shimizu and Yamamoto started the game at the same time for the first time this term.


During the match, Okayama struggled to have a possession. The home club had few chances, however, Mimura smashed the net, encouraging his team mates. Afterwards, the game remained the same. Arima's men showed a solid defense against the rival. Before the break, Shimizu entered the box, but he was blocked by the opponent.


Mimura and Shimizu were replaced by Sekido and Lee Yong-Jae respectively to change the game. However, in the  59th minute, Ryukyu made an equalizer with their free kick. Four minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae missed the chance for a clincher. While, in the 84th minute, it was turned around by the visitors. As a result, the red-uniformed men dropped three points.