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.