Match Review 21st Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on September 23

 
Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance:2,930



 

This sec, two forwards, Yamamoto and Shimizu are back in the starting line-up.  Two veteran attackers, Saito and Akamine stood by as a substitute. While, Yamagata's key player, Yamagishi started this game.


During the first half, the red-uniformed men struggled to dominate the game. In the 3rd minute, goal keeper, Popp William made a fine saving.  In the 10th minute, Yamamoto missed the chance to open the score. In the 34th minute, Shimizu was replaced by Saito due to his injury.In the 43rd minute, Tokumoto's cross was blocked by the rival. Later, the first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Saito smashed the net with his spectacular header, crossed by Shirai. In the 64th minute, Paulinho was on for Ueda. In the 80th minute, the game was equalized by the opponent. Two minutes later, Popp William showed a good saving. In the 87th minute, Paulinho almost found the net. Four minutes later, he made a clincher with a penalty. The red-uniformed men successfully obtained three point.