Match Review 25th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on October 11

Okayama 1  Tokyo Verdy 0

The total attendance:2,188 

This sec, an experienced playmaker, Ueda was back in the starting line-up. A goal keeper, Popp William is the product of Tokyo Verdy. He seemed very motivated for this match.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Hamada was able to hit the target with his header, provided by Ueda. Two minutes later, Shirai missed the chance for an opener. In the 23rd minute, Uejo's volley was off target. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to create chances. In the 39th minute, Hamada headed over the crossbar. In the 44th minute, Tokumoto's cross was denied.


Five minutes after the break, Akamine's header hit the post, crossed by Shirai. In the 55th minute, Yamamoto made an excellent opener, assisted by Hamada. In the 64th minute, Ueda and Akamine were replaced by Sekido and Saito. A minute later, Yamamoto failed to add a second. In the 74th minute, Yamamoto missed another chance. Later, the red-uniformed men made efforts and successfully kept a clean sheet.