Match Preview 27th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on July 17

Okayama 0 Tochigi SC 0

The total attendance:7,021


This sec, Australian ace forward, Duke was listed in the starting line-up. He was expected to smash the net since he had not scored a goal for a while.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to keep attacking forward under the rival's pressure. Afterwards, Duke tried to play as a target man. In the 18th minute, Tokumoto's attempt was off target. Two minutes later, Han almost found the net. In the 32nd minute, Yanagi failed to open the score. In the 39th minute, Duke's header was off target.In the 42nd minute, Sano was not able to find the net with his strike. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


After the break, Duke kept trying to play as a target man. In the 63rd minute,Tanaka missed the chance for an opener. In the 65th minute, Tiago came off the bench to change the game. In the 78th minute, Tiago was not able to take a lead with his shot.In the 83rd minute, Tiago failed to make clincher with his free kick. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men made efforts to keep a clean sheet. As a result, both clubs shared a point.