Match Review 19th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at Transcosmos Stadium on May 29

Okayama 0  V・Varen Nagasaki 0

The total attendance:4,034

This sec, veteran playmaker, Kiyama was back in the starting line-up. Brazilian striker, Tiago ALVES was on the reserve list. Former Fagiano attacker, Otake was not listed for this match.  


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have a ball possession. In the 4th minute, Hotta made a fine saving. Three minutes later, Motoyama failed to find the net. In the 8th minute, centre back, Jordy Buijs's header was off target. In the 26th minute, Hotta made another good saving. Afterwards, they couldn't create lots of chances.


Seven minutes after the break, Duke was not able to make a strike, crossed by Miyazaki. In the 58th minute, Hotta showed a fine blocking. Four minutes later, Shirai and Naruse came off the bench to change the game. Afterwards, Tiago was also on. In the 78th minute, Hotta saved his club. In the 87th minute, Tiago nearly smash the net with his long-distance attempt. As a result, the match ended in a tie. 

Match Preview 19th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at Transcosmos Stadium on May 29

Nagasaki are one of the promotion favorites. This powerful club signed with some talented players to get the ticket for the upper league.


Former Fagiano playmaker, Otake plays for the club. One of the key players are Brazilian striker, Cristiano. The red uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 18th Sec : VS Vegalta Sendai at Yurtec Stadium on May 25

Okayama 0 Vegalta Sendai 0

The total attendance:6,358

This sec, Abe started the game as a side back. Hikita was listed as a starter for the first time this term. Former Fagiano attacker, Ishihara was not listed for this match.


During the first half, the visitors struggled to have a ball possession. In the 14th minute, Duke missed the chance for an opener. In the 9th minute, Hotta made a good blocking. In the 25th minute, Hikita's attempt was saved by Sendai's keeper. In the 39th minute, Han failed to find the net with his header. In the 43rd minute, Tanaka nearly took a lead with his strike.

After the break, Kiyama tried to change the game. In the 49th minute, Hotta made a superb saving. In the 58th minute, Tiago ALVES and Miyazaki came off the bench. Right after that, Tanaka failed to find the net. Later, Okayama were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 67th minute, Han tried to open the score, but it was ballooned over the bar. One minute later, Hotta showed another good saving. In the 79th minute, Shirai was sent onto the pitch. In the 84th minute, Yanagi almost smash the net with his header. As a result, the match ended in a scoreless tie.

Match Preview 18th Sec : VS Vegalta Sendai at Yurtec Stadium on May 25

Sendai were shockingly relegated from the top league last year so that they visit Okayama for the first time in more than ten years. They are one of the promotion favorites.


Head coach, Kiyama seems highly motivated to face his former club. Former Fagiano attacker, Ishihara has been ever-present so far this season.

Match Review 17th Sec : VS Oita Trinita at City Light Stadium on May 21

Okayama 1 Oita Trinita 0

The total attendance:5,363

This sec, a new signing, Hotta was listed as a starter for the first time since he joined the club.This goal keeper was expected to complete a clean sheet. The club's top scorer, Tiago Alves was on the reserve list.


During the first half, Okayama struggled to take a control of the game. In the 20th minute, Hotta showed a fine saving. Four minutes later, Duke's header was off target. In the 27th minute, Kawamoto failed to make an opener. Afterwards, they still struggled to create chances. In the 40th minute,Hotta made another nice saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to have a ball possession. In the 54th minute, Kawamoto's header was off target. In the 62nd minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game. In the 67th minute, Kimura tried to open the score. In the 69th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Tiago ALVES and Shirai on to the pitch. In the 70th minute, Duke missed the chance to strike a header, crossed by Kimura. In the 86th minute, Tiago made a clincher with his superb header. Later, the red uniformed men successfully made a clean sheet. 

Match Preview 17th Sec : VS Oita Trinita at City Light Stadium on May 21

Last year, Trinita were relegated from the division 1. This year, they try to get back to the upper league so that they signed some talents.


Two target men, Goya and Nagasawa were the ones to watch out for. Their shooting ability and header are the threats. Okayama defenders are required to mark them with an extra care.

Match Review 16th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on May 15

Okayama 0  Thespakusatsu Gunma 1

The total attendance:4,943


 

This sec, veteran side back, Miyazaki back as a starter from an injury list. He was expected to make the team's defense more stable. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Kushibiki started the game.


Six minutes after the kickoff, rookie attacker, Tanaka almost found the net, but Kishibiki made an amazing saving. In the 11th minute, Tanaka's set piece was offside. Afterwards, the home club took a control of the game, however, they struggled to smash the net. In the 16th minute, Mitchell Duke nearly opened the score. In the 33rd minute, Tanaka's attempt was off target. In the 40th minute, Motoyama showed a fine heading, but failed to take a lead. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Six minutes after the break, a corner was given to Okayama. Yanagi had several chances to find the net, but he couldn't. Right after that, his blocking the opponent's attempt saved his team. Later, the red-uniformed men struggled to keep attacking forward. In the 71st minute, they conceded an opener. Right after that, head coach Kiyama sent three fresh players onto the pitch. In the 80th minute, one of the these substitutes, Kawamoto missed the chance for an equalizer. Later, Kiyama's men were not able to make it tie.

Match Preview 16th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on May 15

This term, Gunma have been in a good shape so far so that they now target to join the playoffs race. In order for Okayama to get the ticket for the upper league, a victory is a must.


Former Fagiano men, Kushibiki. The first-choice goal keeper is expected to start the game. Gunma's key player is Hiramatsu. This target man is good with header so that their set-pieces should be avoided.

Match Review 15th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena on May 8

Okayama 0 JEF United Chiba 1

The total attendance:5,572 


 

This sec, two Australian attackers, Duke and Muak were back in the starting line-up. They were expected to perform good attacking. Former Fagiano ace striker, Kawamata was not listed for this match.


After the kickoff, Okayama had more ball possession, however, they struggled to create goal-scoring chances. In the 13th minute, a free kick was given to the visitors, but it was blocked by the opponent. In the 34th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Four minute, Duke made an attempt. Afterwards, they were not able to smash the net even through they took a control of the game.


A rookie playmaker, Sano was replaced by Kiyama. In the 56th minute, Naruse failed to provide a pass with Tiago ALVES, but it did not work well. In the 58th minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game, however, they struggled to make strikes. In the 73th minute, Kanayama made another good saving. During the added time, Okayama conceded a clincher and lost to the rival.

Match Preview 15th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at FUKUDA DENSHI ARENA on May 8

This former division 1 club have been struggling in the League for more than ten years. This term, they target to join the promotion race.  


One of their key players is Takagi. He has been ever-present so far this season. He can trigger the team's attacking. Former Fagiano ace striker, Kawamata plays for Chiba now. 

Match Review 14th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on May 4

Okayama 2  Mito Hollyhock 1

The total attendance:7,629 

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players in the starting line-up. Korean forward, Han Euigwon started the game for the first time since he joined the club. TIAGO Alves was back as a starter. He was expected to score a goal.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Han entered Mito's box, but he was not able to make an attempt. Four minutes later, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 18th minute, TIAGO's strike was ballooned over the bar. One minute later, his another shot was blocked by the opponent. In the 29th minute, he missed the chance to open the score. In the 37th minute, Kawamoto showed a mid-range shot. In the 40th minute, Han's strike was off target. In the 43th minute, TIAGO found the net with his superb shot.


After the break, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 54th minute, Han added a second with his excellent strike. In the 60th minute, TIAGO was replaced by Mitchell Duke. In the 70th minute, Duke tried to clinch the game with his header. In the 80th minute, Hamada and Sano came off the bench. In the 89th minute, the home club conceded a goal. Afterwards, they successfully avoided Mito's equalizer.

Match Preview 14th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on May 4

On May 4th, Okayama host Mito at City Light Stadium. Mito try to join the promotion race as well as Okayama so that the red-uniformed men are expected to obtain three points from the rival.


One of their key players is Kinoshita. This forward is well experienced overseas. Okayama are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 13th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on May 1

Okayama 2 Tokyo Verdy 1  

The total attendance:6,510

 

This sec, an experienced side back, Kawano was back in the starting line-up. Australian target man, Mitchell Duke has been in a good shape so that he was expected to score a goal.


After the kickoff, the home club aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 10th minute, Tanaka tried to find the net, but it was cleared by the opponent. After that, Duke missed the chance to open the score. In the 18th minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. Later, Okayama had more ball possession, however they struggled to make shots. In the 31st minute, Stefan MAUK entered the Tokyo's box, but failed to show a strike. In the 41st minute, he almost score a goal. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Kimura showed a good attacking, but failed to make a strike. In the 53rd minute, Tanaka showed an opening goal, provided by Mauk. In the 57th minute, Duke added a second with his excellent header, assisted by Kawano. In the 65th minute, Kimura was replaced by Abe. In the 67th minute, Duke tried to add a third. In the 71st minute, Tiago Alves and Kiyama came off the bench. In the 79th minute, Okayama conceded a goal. During the added time, Tiago failed to clinch the game. As a result, Kiyama's men barely made a victory.