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

Okayama 0 Tokyo Verdy 2  

The total attendance:9,239

 

This is the last match of the league this season. This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh men in the starting line-up. Mauk and Han were expected to score a goal.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Sano's strike was slightly off target.Three minutes later, Tiago's attempt was denied by Tokyo's goal keeper. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 34th minute, they conceded an opener. In the 37th minute,a free kick was given to Okayama. Tiago's free kick was blocked by the opponent, right after that, Sano's strike was ballooned over the bar. During the added time, Mauk was not able to make an equalizer.


Naruse was replaced by Nagai. In the 49th minute, Han showed his attempt. In the 56th minute, Hotta showed a fine saving. In the 60th minute, Duke and Kawai came off the bench to change the game. However, in the 63rd minute, the rival added a second. In the 78th minute, Duke smash the net, but it was an offside. During the added time, Sano almost found the net. Later, Nagai nearly scored a goal. Okayama lost to Tokyo, however, they finished in the third place and successfully advanced to the playoffs round 1 to face the 6th placed, Montedio Yamagata.