Match Review 33th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Shoyu Stadium on August 28

Okayama 1 Thespakusatsu Gunma 0

The total attendance:2,630

This sec, the club's top scorer, Tiago and Kawano with their top assists missed the match. Therefore, an ace forward, Duke was expected to score a goal. Former Fagiano keeper, Kushibiki started the game.


Four minutes after the kickoff, Duke missed to receive a ball in the rival's box. In the 12th minute, Sano almost smash the net. Two minutes later, Duke nearly opened the score, but Kushibiki made an excellent saving. In the 22nd minute, Duke's header was off target. In the 30th minute, Duke stroke an opening goal. In the 40th minute, Hotta made an superb saving.


After the break, Okayama tried to keep pushing forward. Firstly, Sano showed mid-range attempt, but it was ballooned over the bar. In 59th minute, Duke was not able to provide a pass with his header to his teammates in Gunma's box. In the 60th minute, Saito was replaced by Kawai. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to create chances. In the 84th minute, Han and Kimura came off the bench. As a result, Okayama successfully kept a clean sheet.

Match Preview 33th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Shoyu Stadium on August 28

On May 15th, Okayama welcomed the rival. Six minutes after the kickoff, Tanaka almost found the net, but former Fagiano keeper, Kishibiki made an amazing saving. Afterwards, the home club took a control of the game, however, they struggled to smash the net. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.In the 71st minute, they conceded an opener. In the 80th minute, Kawamoto missed the chance for an equalizer. Later, Kiyama's men were not able to make it tie.


Gunma's first choice goal keeper, Kushibiki used to play for Okayama so that he must be motivated to face his former club.

Match Review 32nd Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on August 20

Okayama 0  Yokohama FC 1

The total attendance:4,611

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players since a few of players were tested positive for Covid-19. A new signing, Wakasa started the game for the first time since he came to Okayama.


After the kickoff, the visitors aggressively tried to push forward. In the 5th minute, goal keeper, Hotta made an excellent blocking. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 23rd minute, Sano failed to make a cross to his teammate in the opponent's box. Right before the break, a corner was given to Okayama, but they were not able to grasp the chance.


After the break, the game remained the same. In the 59th minute, Duke almost smash the net. Four minutes later, Jordy Buijs's attempt was saved by the rival's keeper. In the 64th minute, Han came off the bench to change the game. However, in the 71st minute, Kiyama's men conceded an opening goal. In the 86th minute,Duke nearly made an equalizer. During the added time, Hamada's header was off target,

Match Preview 32nd Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on August 20

On March 20th, Okayama host Yokohama.  Seven minutes after the kickoff, Yanagi tried to open the score. The club's top scorer,TIAGO ALVES made an opening goal.In the 31st minute Kanayama showed a fine saving. Eight minutes after the break, Kimura almost smash the net. In the 70th minute, the home club conceded an equalizer. Afterwards,the red-uniformed men were not able to clinch the game. The match ended in a tie.


In order for Okayama to survive in the promotion race, the club are expected to defeat the top grouped club.

Match Review 31st Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on August 13

Okayama 3 Renofa Yamaguchi 2

The total attendance:7,756

This sec was PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. Head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A new signing, Nagai was on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to take a control of the game.In the 7th minute,a penalty was given and Tiago scored an opening goal. Afterwards, the game remained the same, however, in the 22nd minute, another penalty was luckily given and Jordy BUIJS added a second. Four minutes later, Okayama conceded a goal. During the added time, the game was equalized.
 

Eight minutes after the break, Tiago tried to find the net. In the 61st minute, two new signings, Nagai and Semba came off the bench. In the 65th minute, Yanagi smash the net with his superb header. In the 83rd minute, he tried to score more. During the added time, two defenders, Hamada and Naruse were on to secure their victory. As a result, the club obtain three points.

Match Preview 31st Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on August 13

On June 12th, Okayama defeated the rival. Five minutes after the kickoff, Hotta made a fine saving. Three minutes later, he showed anther good saving. In the 28th minute, Tiago nearly made an opener.In the 37th minute, he smash the net with his excellent strike. After the break,Okayama struggled to stop the rival's attacking. In the 62nd minute, Hotta saved his team with his fine blocking. In the 88th minute, Shirai almost doubled their lead. Later, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.


This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY so that the match is expected to be highly heated. In order to survive in the promotion race, Okayama are expected to defeat the rival.

Match Review 30th Sec : VS Iwate Grulla Morioka at Iwagin Stadium on August 6

Okayama 3  Iwate Grulla Morioka 1

The total attendance:1,747


This sec, Brazilian striker, Tiago was back as starter. He has been in a good form recently. He was expected to score a goal this sec as well. Korean forward, Han was on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, the visitors aggressively tried to push forward. In the 19th minute, corner was given, but they were not able to grasp the chance. In the 23rd minute, penalty was given to Okayama. Tiago brought a lead to his club. In the 35th minute, Tiago entered Iwate's box and made an assist for Duke's goal. Kiyama's men doubled their lead. In the 41st minute, they missed the chance for a third. Right after that, Okayama conceded a goal.


Naruse was on for Tokumoto. In the 60th minute, Tiago smash the net with his superb strike, assisted by Jordy Buijs. Five minutes later, Hamada came off the bench to secure their victory. In the 66th minute, Tiago's attempt was off target. Three minutes later, Kawano's free kick hit the post. In the 72nd minute, a new signing, Nagai was on. Later, the red-uniformed men made efforts to secure their victory.

Match Preview 30th Sec : VS Iwate Grulla Morioka at Iwagin Stadium on August 6

At the 7th sec, Okayama were defeated by the rival 0 - 1. After the kickoff, the home club struggled to take a control of the game. In the 15th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. Two minutes later, Kimura almost found the net. Tiago ALVES was on when the second half started.  In the 56th minute, he couldn't equalize the game with his free kick. Afterwards, the red uniformed kept attacking forward, but they were not able to make it tie.


This time, Okayama are expected to take their revenge. Head coach, Kiyama's tactics would be tested against the newly-promoted club.

Match Review 29th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on July 30

Okayama 1 JEF United Chiba 1

The total attendance:6,917

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. Veteran centre back, Hamada was on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 7th minute, free kick was given, but they were not able to grasp the chance. Afterwards, Duke kept playing as a target man, trying to create chances. In the 31st minute, corner was given, however, Kiyama's men failed to open the score. Ten minutes later, Kawano's corner was cleared by the rival. During the added time, Han's attempt was off target. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Han was replaced by Tiago. In the 48th minute, Duke nearly found the net with his header. Two minutes later, Tiago's strike was off target. In the 55th minute, he smash the net with his excellent header. In the 71st minute, Senba came off the bench. In the 77th minute, the game was equalized by the opponent. In the 89th minute, Hamada was on to clinch the game. During the added time, Tokumoto's shot was blocked by Chiba. The game ended in a tie.