Match Review 4th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at Ishin Me-Life Stadium on March 21

Okayama 0 Renofa Yamaguchi 0

The total attendance:3,276



This sec, two youngsters, Miyazaki and Kimura were back in the starting line-up. Korean ace striker, LEE Yong-Jae was not listed for this match. An experienced attacker, Saito was expected to cover up for him.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, Miyazaki created a goal -scoring chance, but it was an offside. Afterwards, the visitors aggressively kept pressing against the opponent. However, they struggled to create chances due to the slippery pitch. In the 21st minute, Uejo's volley was side-netted, provided by Saito. In the 28th miute, Uejo tried to open the score with his mid-range shot. In the 33rd minute, Saito's header was denied by Yamaguchi's goal keeper. Three minutes later, Kanayama showed a good saving. The first ended in a scoreless tie.


Kimura was replaced by Sekido. One minute after the interval, Uejo entered the rival's box and tried to smash the net. In the 52nd minute, young centre back, Inoue headed off target. Right after that, Uejo's attempt was ballooned over the bar. A few minutes later, he almost made an opening goal. In the 66th minute, Paulinho and Kawamoto came off the bench to change the game, but it remained the same. During the added time, Kanayama made a superb saving. As a result, both club shared a point.