Match Review 11th Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at Soyu Stadium on May 1

Okayama 1 Blaublitz Akita 0

The total attendance:1,427 

This sec, head coach, Arima placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. Former Fagiano centre back, Masuda started the game. An experienced forward, Yamamoto was expected to score a goal.


After the kickoff, the visitors had more possession. In the 16th minute, Uejo's cross did not work. In the 22nd minute, Hikida's cross was cleared by the opponent. In the 33rd minute, a free kick was given to the red-uniformed men. Yamamoto smash the net with a superb opener, assisted by Tokumoto. In the 41st minute, Tokumoto's corner was cleared by the rival.


Six minutes after the break, Kimura's strike was off target. Two minutes later, Kawamoto was replaced by Abe. In the 76th minute, Hikida's free kick was cleared by Akita. One minute later, Fukumoto came off the bench to conclude the game. In the 81st minute, Okayama missed the chance to add a second. Later, Arima's men successfully kept a clean sheet.