Okayama 1 Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
The total attendance: 3,525
This sec, two veterans, Hamada and Ueda were back in the starting line-up. Another veteran striker, Akamine was listed on the reserve. He was expected to change the game.
Three minutes after the kickoff, Saito entered the box, and tried to open the score but it hit the post. In the 13rd minute, LEE Yong-Jae headed off target. Four minutes later, Tokumoto nearly smash the net with his mid-range shot. In the 21st minute, Arima's men conceded an opener. In the 35th minute, LEE Yong-Jae missed the chance to equalize the game. In the 41st minute, Shimizu's attempt was over the cross bar. Three minutes later, LEE Yong-Jae's header was saved by rival's keeper.
After the break, Shimoguchi came off the bench. In the 59th minute, Shimizu failed to make an equalizer, provided by LEE Yong-Jae. In the 66th minute, Uejo showed a superb equalizer, assisted by Saito. In the 75th minute, head coach, Arima sent three men, Sekido, Akamine and Yamamoto. Two minutes later, Hamada missed the chance to clinch the game with his header. During the added time, Yamamoto's header his the post. The game ended in a tie.