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.