Match Review 7th Sec : VS Iwate Grulla Morioka at City Light Stadium on March 30

Okayama 0  Iwate Grulla Morioka 1

The total attendance:4,253

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed some of fresh players in the starting line-up. Rookie playmaker, Sano is one of these. He started the game for the first time in his carrer. he was expected to play as a conductor of the team.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to take a control of the game. In the 10th minute, Abe's cross into Iwate's box was cleared by the oppoent. In the 15th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. Two minutes later, Kimura almost found the net. In the 22nd minute, his another attempt was off target. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to create chances.


Tiago ALVES was on when the second half started. Five minutes later, his header was saved by Iwate's keeper. In the 56th minute, he couldn't equalize the game with his free kick. One minute later, Stefan MAUK's strike was ballooned over the bar. In the 64th minute, Tiago ALVES nearly smash the net. Seven minutes later, he missed anther goal-scoring chance. In the 73rd minute, Han Euigwon came off the bench to change the game. Afterwards, the red-uniformed kept attacking forward, but they were not able to make it tie.

Match Preview 7th Sec : VS Iwate Grulla Morioka at City Light Stadium on March 30

Newly-promoted club, Iwate target to survive in the division 2 this season. This is their first time to play in this league.  


One of their key players is Miyaichi. This mid-field player has an phenomenal speed so that the red-uniformed defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 6th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at Nack5 Stadium on March 26

Okayama  1 Omiya Ardijia 1

The total attendance:3,841

 
This sec, Kawamoto was back in the starting line-up due to the international call of Mitchell Duke. He was expected to score a goal. Former Fagiano playmaker, Yajima started the game.

Four minutes after the kickoff, Kimura missed the chance to open the score. Three minutes later, Yanagi's header was off target. In the 13rd minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal, scored by Yajima. Afterwards, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances because of strong wind on the pitch. In the 39th minute, Jordy Buijs and Kimura missed chances respectively.


After the break, the red-uniformed men, aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 47th minute, Kawamoto entered the opponent's box, almost equalized the match. A minute later, Jordy Buijs also tried to find the net with his mid-range shot. In the 60th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent two attackers, Miyazaki and Stefan MAUK onto the pitch to change the game. After that the new signing, HAN Eui-kwon came off the pitch. Later, the visitors mostly took control of the game, but struggled to make attempts. During the added time, MAUK made an equalizer with a superb strike.

Match Preview 6th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at Nack5 Stadium on March 26

The former division 1 club struggle in the division 2 in the recent years even through they aim for the return to upper league every season.


The rival club made a deal with former Okayama playmaker, Yajima. He has been ever-present so far this season. This midfield player can be one of the key players. The red-uniformed men are required to stop his last passes as much as possible.

Match Preview 5th Sec : VS Yokohama at City Light Stadium on March 20

Okayama 1  Yokohama FC 1

The total attendance:7,549 

This sec, captain, Kanayama started the game for the first time this season, due to the injury of the first-choice goal keeper, Umeda. Young attacker, Kimura was placed as a starter. He was expected to create lots of chances.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, Yanagi tried to open the score. Right after that, TIAGO ALVES missed the chance for an opener. In the 18th minute, Kimura entered the opponent's box and got a penalty. The club's top scorer, TIAGO ALVES made an opening goal. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to take control of the game. In the 31st minute, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 41st minute, TIAGO ALVES tried to add a second, crossed by Kimura.


Eight minutes after the break, Kimura almost smash the net. In the 65th minute, TIAGO ALVES was replaced by Miyazaki. In the 68th minute, his free kick was cleared by Yokohama's keeper. Two minutes later, the home club conceded an equalizer. In the 74th minute, two youngsters, Kawamoto and Sano came off the bench. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to clinch the game. The match ended in a tie.

Match Preview 5th Sec : VS Yokohama at City Light Stadium on March 20

Last year, the rival club were delegated from the division 1 club even though they made efforts during the second half of the season.  This year, they target to get back to the top league again.


Yokohama signed with Yomoda as a new head coach. He is well-experienced as a head coach. The club's legend, Nakamura can be the one to watch out for. Okayama are required to avoid him to do the set-pieces.

Match Preview 4th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Gion Stadium on March 13

Okayama 1  Machida Zelvia 3

The total attendance:2,847


 

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A new signing, Stefan Mauk was on the reserve list for the first time since he joined the club.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to take a control of the game. In the 16th minute, Jordy BUIJS tried to open the score, but it was off target. Four minutes later, the visitors conceded an opener. In the 23rd minute, Tanaka almost equalized the game with his header. Afterwards, they only had a few attackings. In the 43rd minute, Umeda was replaced by Kanayama due to his injury. After that, Miyazaki missed the chance for an equalizer.


Rookie playmaker, Sano came off the bench. In the 49th minute, the opponent doubled their lead. Four minutes later, the rival added a third. In the 59th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Kimura and Mauk to change the game. However, In the 72nd minute, the new signing was sent off. In the 80th minute, another substitute, Kawamoto smash the net with his superb strike. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to find the net.

Match Preview 4th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Gion Stadium on March 13

Last year, Machida joined the promotion race and ending up in the 5th place. In 2022, the rival club are expected to finish at least within top six for the playoffs.


One of the key players is Nakajima. This veteran forward has an established presence since he joined Machida and phenomenal shooting ability.

Match Review 3rd Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Kanseki Stadium on March 5

Okayama 1 Tochigi SC 0

The total attendance:2,922 

This sec, the starting line-up was the same as the last sec. Former Tochigi centre back, Yanagi seemed highly motivated against his former club.


Three minutes after the kickoff, rookie playmaker, Motoyama showed a mid-ranged shot. In the 7th minute, another rookie, Tanaka almost found the net. Afterwards, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 15th minute, Miyazaki missed the chance to open the score. In the 18th minute, Mitchell Duke's header was saved by Tochigi's goal keeper. In the 26th minute, Umeda showed a superb saving. In the 41st minute, TIAGO ALVES tried to hit the target with his free kick.


Two minutes after the break,  Jordy BUIJS showed a beautiful free kick, bringing a lead to Okayama. In the 53rd minute, Umeda made another amazing blocking. In the 55th minute, Yanagi's header was off target, provided by Miyazaki. Right after that, Tanaka almost added a second with his header. In the 62nd minute, Miyazaki was replaced by Shirai. In the 67th minute, TIAGO nearly smash the net. In the 75th minute, Kiyama and Kawamoto came off the bench. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men made efforts for their clean sheet.

Match Preview 3rd Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Kanseki Stadium on March 5

Last season, Tochigi finished in the 14th place of the division 2. This term, they target for the ticket to the playoffs as well as Okayama.


Former Tochigi centre back, Yanagi must be motivated against Tochigi. He can be one of the key players for the visitors since he knows well about the rival.

Match Review 2nd Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at City Light Stadium on February 27

Okayama 1 Tokushima Vortis 1

The total attendance: 5,804

This sec, Mitchell Duke started the game for the first time this season. Young forward, Kawamoto was on the reserve list. Former Fagiano men, Shirai and Abe started the game.


Three minutes after the kickoff, TIAGO Alves smash the net with his excellent opener. In the 6th minute, Duke almost added a second, provided by TIAGO Alves. Later, Okayama tried to control the game. In the 9th minute, Umeda showed a fine saving. Right after that, he made another superb saving. In 26th minute, a penalty was given to Kiyama's men, but Duke missed the chance. In the 30th minute, TIAGO Alves tried to add a second with his long-distanced attempt. In the 38th minute, captain, Yanagi took a header. Two minutes later, the red-uniformed men conceded an equalizer.


Two minutes after the break, rookie, Tanaka tried to find the net. In the 55th minute, Kawai made a cross to the box, but Duke was not able to receive it. Right after that, Umeda showed an amazing saving. In the 57th minute, Duke was replaced by Kawamoto. However, the red-uniformed men struggled to have ball possession. In the 71st minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game. In the 82th minute, Kimura tried to change the situation, but failed to make a clincher. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to make a clincher. The match ended in a tie.