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.