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.