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.