Match Review 36th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on November 25

 Okayama 2  Tochigi SC 3 

The total attendance:1,909

This sec, young centre back, Abe was listed in the starting line-up for the first time this season due to Hamada's suspension. Veteran striker, Akamine was back as a starter.

During the match, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward. 13 minutes after the kickoff, Tokumoto stroke a mid-range attempt, but it was blocked by the opponent. Two minutes later, Uejo opened the score with his superb strike.  In the 33rd minute, Abe tried to create chance from their set-pieces. In the 36th minute, Tokumoto missed to hit the target. Before the break, Popp William made a fantastic saving. 

Nine minutes after the kickoff, Uejo failed to add a second. In the 61st minute, the match was equalized by the rival. Three minutes later, Akamine was replaced by Shimizu. In the 76th minute, he added a second with his excellent header. However, three minutes later, the game was equalized again. In the 87th minute, Okayama  conceded a clincher.  Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to equalize the game.