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.