Match Review 36th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on October 31

Okayama 1 Albirex Niigata 1

The total attendance:5,578

This sec, an experienced forward, Yamamoto and a rookie attacker, Kimura were back in the starting line-up. Mitchell Duke was suspended for this match. Former Fagiano playmaker, Shimada was on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to have a ball possession. In the 7th minute, Umeda showed a superb blocking. In the 13th minute, Kimura missed the chance to open the score. In the 15th minute, Uejo smash the net with his excellent opener. In the 36th minute, he tried to add a second with his mir-range shot. Right after that, Tokumoto's attempt was ballooned over the bar.


Five minutes after the break, Kimura entered Niigata's box and tried to double their lead, but it was an offside. In the 55th minute, Uejo almost found the net with his long-distance shot. In the 56th minute, Okayama conceded an equalizer. Right after that, Kawamoto was on for Tokumoto to change the game. In the 78th minute, he headed off target. During the added time, Uejo failed to find the net. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to clinch the game.