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.