Match Review 21th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at City Light Stadium on July 3

Okayama 1 Ventforet Kofu 3

The total attendance:3,125


This sec, two Mayazakis and Tokumoto were back in the starting line-up. Veteran attacker, Saito was back on the bench from an injury list. He was expected to conclude the game.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Kawamato's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to control the game. In the 29th minute, Kawamoto's strike was denied by Kofu's keeper. Three minutes later, the home club conceded an opener. In the 35th minute, Kiwara MIYAZAKI tried to equalize the game, but it was saved by the rival's keeper.


Four minutes after the break, the visitors added a second. Five minutes later, Saito and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. In the 57th minute, Kimura tried to enter Kofu's box, but failed. In the 70th minute, Saito was not able to smash the net with his header. In the 82nd minute, a penalty was given to the opponent and they added a third. During the added time, Uejo found the net with his superb strike, but it was too late to equalize the game.