Match Preview 42nd Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on October 23

On May 1st, Okayama host the rival. After the kickoff, the home club aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 31st minute, Stefan MAUK entered the Tokyo's box, but failed to show a strike. In the 41st minute, he almost score a goal. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. In the 53rd minute, Tanaka showed an opening goal, provided by Mauk. In the 57th minute, Duke added a second with his excellent header, assisted by Kawano. In the 67th minute, Duke tried to add a third. In the 79th minute, Okayama conceded a goal. During the added time, Tiago failed to clinch the game. As a result, Kiyama's men barely made a victory.


This is the last match of this season excluding the playoffs. Even through Okayama secured the third place, they are expected to defeat the rival.