Match Review 28th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at DENKA BIG SWAN STADIUM on October 21

Okayama 1 Albirex Niigata 1

The total attendance:4,793 

 

This sec,  head coach, Arima placed six changes in the starting line-up. An experienced centre back, Hamada missed the match due to his injury. Former Fagiano playmaker, Shimada started the game. 

During the match, Okayama struggled to have a possession. Three minutes after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Popp William showed a fine saving. In the 10th minute, Uejo's attempt was blocked by the opponent's goal keeper. In the 22nd minute, Popp William made another superb saving. In the 45th minute, Yamamoto nearly found the net with his header. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.

 

After the break,  Saito came off  the bench. Afterwards, the game remained unchanged. Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 77th minute, Popp William made a good blocking. In the 81st minute, Saito smashed the net with his excellent strike. However, six minutes later, the game was equalized. During the added time, Uejo was not able to clinch the match. As a result, both club shared a point.