Match Preview 33rd Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on October 9

On June 5th, Okayama welcomed Tokyo. After the kickoff, the home club aggressively kept going forward, trying to create chances. In the 22nd minute, Uejo almost found the net. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. Right after the interval, Miyazaki missed the chance to break the dead line. In the 52nd minute, Kawamoto nearly found the net. During the added time, the red- uniformed men conceded a clincher, defeated by the rival.


This summer, Tokyo's assistant coach, Hori was appointed as new head coach due to the departure of head coach, Nagai. Therefore, Okayama should be careful because the rival could be different from the last time they faced the rival.