Match Review 17th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on June 5

Okayama 0 Tokyo Verdy 1

The total attendance:2,735

 

 
This sec, head coach, Arima placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A new signing from FC Tokyo in the division 1 club, Abe was listed on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, the home club aggressively kept going forward, trying to create chances. In the 13rd minute, Uejo tried to open the score. In the 22nd minute, Uejo almost found the net. In the 29th minute, his attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 40th minute, Kimura's header was blocked by the opponent. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Right after the interval, Miyazaki missed the chance to break the dead line. In the 47th minute, Kawamoto's strike was denied by Tokyo's goal keeper. Afterwards, Shirai also tired to take a lead. In the 52nd minute, Kawamoto nearly found the net. In the 61st minute, Kanayama made a superb saving. After the cooling break, Yamamoto and Tokumoto came off the bench to change the game. In the 82nd minute, Kimura almost smash the net. During the added time, the red uniformed men conceded a clincher, defeated by the rival.