Match Review 8th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's Denki Stadium on June 25

Okayama 1 Mito Hollyhock 0

The total attendance:2,777

This sec, Tokumoto was back in the starting line-up. Korean attacker, Han stood by on the bench. He was expected to change the game when coming off the bench.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to take a control of the game. In the 8th minute, Hotta made a fine saving. Six minutes later, he showed another good saving. In the 22nd minute, a penalty was given to the visitors. Jordy Buijs scored a goal. In the 42rd minute, Kawano tried to add a second, but it was blocked by the opponent. Two minutes later, Kawamoto's header was slightly off target.


After the break, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 62nd minute, Han and Naruse came off the bench to change the game. In the 76th minute, Buijs made a fine blocking. In the 35th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Shirai and Abe onto the pitch. In the 44th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an equalizer. During the added time, Hotta avoided the rival's clincher. The match ended in a tie.