Match Preview 28th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at DENKA BIG SWAN STADIUM on July 23

On April 17, Okayama welcomed the rival. After the kickoff, Okayama were mostly forced to play on their own end even through two Australian attackers, Mitchell DUKE and Stefan MAUK kept pressuring forward. In the 12th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 29th minute, DUKE smash the net with his superb shot. In the 79th minute, Duke missed the chance to make a clincher. As a result, both clubs shared a point.


This season, Niigata have been in the top group of the league. Former Fagiano playmaker, Shimada has been constantly present, leading his young teammates so that he can be the one to watch out for.