Match Review 2nd Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at City Light Stadium on March 7

Okayama 0  Zweigen Kanazawa 1

The total attendance:5,788

 

This sec, head coach, Arima placed the same starting line-up  as the last sec. An ace striker, LEE Yong-Jae still remained sidelined so that an experienced attacker, Saito was expected to cover up for him.

 

Nine minutes after the kickoff, Okayama's corner was denied by the opponent. In the 15th minute, Kawano almost found the net. In the 20th minute, Shirai was not able to make a shot on target.  Afterwards, the home club struggled to push forward under the rival's pressure. In the 40th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. Three minutes later, Saito missed the chance to equalize the game.

 

Two minutes after the break, a captain, Hamada nearly smash the net from their set-piece. In the 57th minute, Yamamoto came off the bench to change the game. One minute later, Shirai almost made an equalizer. In the 79th minute, Uejo was not able to grasp a chance. In the 83rd minute, Kanayama showed a superb saving. Later, the red-uniformed men failed to make it tie.