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.