Match Review 39th Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium on December 6

Okayama 1  Ryukyu 1

The total attendance:1,609

This sec, Shirai was back as a starter. Former Ryukyu men, Tokumoto and Uejo were listed in the starting line-up. Ueda stood by as a substitute. 

After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a possession. In the 5th minute, Tokumoto's cross was blocked by the opponent. In the 25th minute, Popp William showed a fine saving. Afterwards, Arima's men were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 40th minute, LEE Yong-Jae nearly smash the net with his mid-range shot. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.

11 minutes after the break, Saito almost opened the score. Two minutes later, head coach, Arima sent three men, Yamamoto, Sekido and Ueda onto the pitch. In the 25th minute, a penalty was given to the visitors. Ueda scored an opening goal. In the 81st minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an equalizer. In the 88th minute, Shimizu was on for Saito to clinch the game, but the match ended in a tie.