Match Preview 42nd Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium on December 20

At the 19th sec, Okayama host Kofu. After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept pressuring against the rival. In the 2nd minute, Hamada missed the chance to find the net. In the 18th minute, Uejo's attempt was off target. Seven minutes after the break, Ueda came off the bench to change game. In the 77th minute, Shimoguchi nearly smashed the net. Afterwards, they were not able to clinch the game. The match ended in a scoreless tie.