Match Review 20th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on June 11

Okayama 1 Tokyo Verdy 2

The total attendance:7,095


This sec, Sano and Jordy BUIJS were back in the starting line-up. They were expected to enhance the club's strength. Tokyo's key player, Sakano stood by on the bench.


Right after the kickoff, Tanaka's strike was off target. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chances. In the 9th minute, Hotta showed the fine saving. In the 30th minute, Sano tried to open the score, but failed. In the 37th minute, Lucas missed the chance for an opening goal. In the 39th minute, Yanagi almost found the net, but it was an offside. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Five minutes after the break, Lucas's attempt was blocked by the rival's defender. In the 51st minute, Tanaka's shot was off target. In the 57th minute, Semba smash the net with his superb strike. In the 58th minute, Tiago and Sakamoto came off the bench. In the 65th minute, the game was equalized by Tokyo. In the 71st minute, Tiago nearly added a second. In the 44th minute, Hotta made an amazing blocking. However, during the added time, Verdy made a clincher and Kiyama's men were defeated.