Match Review 18th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Kanseki Stadium on May 28

Okayama 1  Tochigi SC 2

The total attendance:8,719

The head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up. Sakuragawa and Tiago were expected to score a goal. Lucas and Mauk stood by to change the game.


Right after the kickoff, Tiago tried to open the score. In the 8th minute, Kawai's cross was denied by the opponent. In the 21th minute, nobody was not able to receive Takahashi's cross. In the 34th minute, Tochigi scored an opening goal, which was the visitor's own goal. In the 40th minute, Semba created a good chance, but was not able to make an attempt. Right before the break, Yanagi missed the chance to equalize the game with his header.


After the break, Okayama tried to make efforts for an equalizer. In the 49th minute, they showed good attacking but, failed to find the net. In the 51st minute, Hotta made a fine saving. In the 54th minute, Takahashi's cross directly led to the net. In the 56th minute, Tanaka's strike was over the crossbar. In the 60th minute, Tabei and Takagi came off the bench. In the 68th minute, the rival club added a seceond. Right after that, Lucas and Mauk came in. In the 71st minute, Lucas's header was off target. In the 79th minute, Jordy BUIJS was sent off. In the 86th minute, Mauk almost found the net. As a result, the red-uniformed men lost three points.

Match Preview 18th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Kanseki Stadium on May 28

Tochigi have been struggling at the bottom half of the league table this season. Their aim as of now is to survive in this division 2.

Veteran forward, Yano can be the one to watch out for. This former Japan international can play as a target man so that the red-uniformed men are required to stop the rival's crosses to him.

Match Review 17th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on May 21

Okayama 2  Thespakusatsu 1

The total attendance:5,180


 

This sec, Takahashi started the game for the first time as red-uniformed men. Tiago and Sakuragawa were back in the starting line-up. Former Fagiano keeper, Kushibiki played as a starter.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Hotta made a fine saving. Right after that, Tiago smash the net with his superb opener, assisted by Takahashi. In the 12th minute, Sakuragawa almost added a second. Two minutes later, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 27th minute, he missed the chance to double their lead.  In the 31th minute, his attempt was blocked by opponent. In the 44th minute, Jordy BUIJS showed a good blocking. Right before the break, Tiago failed to add a second.


Four minutes after the interval, the game was equalized by the rival since a penalty was given. In the 54th minute, Yanagi nearly found the net. In the 60th minute, Sakuragawa was replaced by Lucas. Right after that, Lucas failed to create a chance. In the 74th minute, Tabei and Takagi came off the bench to change the game. Later, Mauk and Motoyama were also sent onto the pitch. In the 80th minute, Motoyama's shot was off target. In the 83rd minute, Mauk nearly found the net. Two minutes later, he made a clincher with his stunning strike. Afterwards, Okayama made efforts to obtain three points.

Match Preview 17th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on May 21

This season, the rival club have been in a good form. They stay in the good position for the promotion.
 

Former Fagiano keeper, Kushibiki has been ever-present as the first choice of the rival club. The red-uniformed men are required to care for his savings.

Match Review 16th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at Transcosmos Stadium on May 17

Okayama 0 Nagasaki 0

The total attendance:4,104

This sec, the first-choice goal keeper, Hotta was back in the starting line-up. Sakuragawa stood by on the bench to change the game. Former Fagiano playmaker, Otake was not listed for this match.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have more ball possession. In the 19th minute, Tanaka's attempt was denied by Nagasaki's keeper. In the 20th minute, Hotta showed a fine saving. In the 24th minute, Semba almost opened the score. Four minutes later, Lucas was not able to grasp a chance. In the 34th minute, Tanaka missed the chance for an opener. In the 41st minute, Motoyama's shot was off target. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


After the break, the visitors were trying to have more ball possession, looking for chances. In the 59th minute, Mauk was replaced by Tiago. Six minutes later, Tiago missed the chance for an opener. Right after that, Sakuragawa came off the bench to change the game. However, afterwards, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances. In the 44th minute, Motoyama's strike was slightly off target. As a result, the red-uniformed men shared a point with the rival club.

Match Preview 16th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at Transcosmos Stadium on May 17

The rival club have been in a good form so far this season even though they couldn't make a good start when this term began.


Former Fagiano playmaker, Otake plays for Nagasaki. If he appears at the match, his former team mates are required to stop him providing superb through passes.

Match Review 15th Sec : VS Omiya Ardijia at City Light Stadium on May 13

Okayama 1  Omiya Ardijia 1

The total attendance:5,600

This sec, veteran goal keeper, Kanayama started the game for the first time this season. another veteran playmaker, Kawai was back in the starting line-up.


After the kickoff, the home club tried to keep forward. In the 7th minute, Sakaragawa received the ball from Jordy Buijs, but it was offside. In the 11th minute, he was not  able to grasp anther chance. In the 15th minute, Kawai's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Three minutes later, Tanaka's header was denied by the rival's keeper. Afterwards, Kiyama's men continued to take control of the game. In the 42th minute, a penalty was given to Okayama, but Tiago was not able to open the score.


Six minutes after the break, Tiago's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 59th minute, Sakuragawa's header was off target. Four minutes later, Mauk and Tabei came  off the bench to change the game. Right after that, Sakuragawa missed the chance for an opener. In the 74th minute, Tanaka smash the net with his amazing strike.  However, during the added time, the game was equalized by Omiya. As a result, the home club lost two points.

Match Preview 15th Sec : VS Omiya Ardijia at City Light Stadium on May 13

The former division 1 club have been struggling in the division 2 in the recent years. Needless to say, their target is to get back to the upper league. 

Veteran forward, Tomiyama is one of the key players to watch out for. If the red-uniformed men can stop him, they will be likely to have a victory.

Match Review 14th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Gion Stadium on May 7

Okayama 1  Machida Zelvia 1

The total attendance:3,477 

This sec, Tiago was back as a starter instead of Mauk. While Mauk was on the reserve list. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Popp William started the game as well as Duke.  


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have more ball possession since it was slippery on the pitch due to the rainy. In the 10th minute, Wakasa's attempt was off target. Three minutes later, Yanagi showed a good blocking. In the 16th minute, Tiago opened the score with his superb strike. Afterwards, the red-uniformed made efforts to keep stopping the rival's attacking. Right before the interval, Sakuragawa missed the chance to add a second.


Two minutes after the break, Jordy Buijs's header was slightly over the bar. In the 55th minute, the game was equalized by the opponent. In the 62nd minute, Mauk and Lucas came off the bench. In the 73rd minute, Hotta made a fine saving. In the 82th minute, Jordy Buijs almost made a clincher. During the added time, Hotta made another good saving. As a result, the match ended in a tie.

Match Review 13th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on May 3

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 0

The total attendance:10,909

This sec, Semba and Mauk were back in the starting line up. Two Brazilian forwards, Tiago and Lucas stood by on the bench. They were expected to clinch the game.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to have more ball possession. They tried to provide passes with their target man, Sakuragawa. In the 19th minute, Sano's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Three minutes later, Mauk's strike was off target. In the 34th minute, Hotta made a fine saving. Afterwards, Kiyama's men made efforts to keep attacking, but couldn't find the net. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. 

Four minutes after the break, Semba smash the net with his amazing strike. Two minutes later, Sakuragawa added a second with his excellent header. In the 58th minute, Sakuragawa was replaced by Tiago. In the 79th minute, Hotta showed another good saving. Four minutes later, Okayama's head coach sent Takagi and Motoyama to conclude the game. Afterwards, they successfully kept a clean sheet against the rival.

Match Preview 14th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Gion Stadium on May 7

This sec, Machida have been in a good form as one of the　title favorites in the division 2 this season after signing several talents.


Fagiano Former ace striker, Duke is one of these. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care. Okayama are expected to defeat the rival club in the top group of the table.

Match Preview 13th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on May 3

This sec, Okayama host their fateful opponent, Montedio Yamagata which defeated the club at the playoffs last year. This season, the rival club have been in a slump.

The rival's head coach, Peter Cklamovski was sacked and now, his assistanse coach,Watanabe took over the team. Watanabe is now on the way to build up his team.