Match Review 1st Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Kanseki Stadium on February 28

Okayama 2 Tochigi SC 0


The total attendance:4,616

This is the opening match of 2021 season. Some of the new signings were placed in the starting line-up. Young attacker, Miyazaki was one of these. He was expected to conclude the game with his goal. While, former Fagiano playmaker, Ueda started the game.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 4th minute, Shirai's attempt was denied by the opponent. In the 22nd minute, a penalty was given to the visitors. Miyazaki scored an opener. In the 28th minute, a veteran goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Afterwards, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward.


After the break, the game remained the same, but Okayama struggled to make shots. In the 62nd minute, Shirai's corner was cleared by Tochigi. In the 69th minute, Yamamoto and Abe came off the bench. Six minutes later, Kiyama doubled their lead with his superb strike. In the 86th minute, Saito almost added the third. As a result, Arima's men successfully kept a clean sheet.