Match Review 35th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on September 10

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance:8,191


It had been only ten days since the last time they met. This sec, Hamada and Naruse were back in the starting line-up. Hamada was expected to play for the first choice, centre back, Yanagi.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Hatta made a fine saving. In the 9th minute, Tanaka was not able to grasp the chance, crossed by Duke. In the 28th minute, Tiago tried to open the score, but it was blocked by Yamagata's keeper. Later, the home club kept pushing forward for an opening goal, however, the first half ended in a scoreless tie.  


Four minutes after the break, a free kick was given to the opponent and they scored an opener. In the 55th minute, Tiago made an equalizer with his super strike. In the 71st minute, Hamada was not able to make a clincher with his header. Three minutes later, Han and Nagai came off the bench. In the 76th minute, Duke smash the net his excellent header. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated the rival.