Match Review 22nd Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at JIT Stadium on June 24

Okayama 0 Ventforet Kofu 0

The total attendance:7,538

This sec, the first-choice goal keeper, Hotta was back in the starting line-up. Tiago was back as a starter from his suspension. Two centre backs, BUIJS and Yanagi were expected to stop the rival's ace attacker, Peter UTAKA.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Tiago had a good chance to open the score. Later, they were looking for another chance with more ball possession. In the 15th minute, Hotta made a stunning saving. Right after that, he showed another fine saving. In the 22nd minute, Sakamoto almost found the net. In the 24th minute, Hotta saving. In the 31st minute, Tiago missed for an opener. Four minutes later, he nearly opened the score. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to keep attacking forward.  


Two minutes after the kickoff, a free kick was given to the visitors, but they were not able to grasp the chance. In the 53rd minute, BUIJS's attempt was blocked by the opponent. In the 58th minute, Sakamoto tried to smash the net. Six minutes later, Motoyama came off the bench. In the 69th minute, Kawano's strike was off target. In the 73rd minute, Sakaragawa and Mauk were sent onto the pitch to change the game. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to make a clinch. The game ended in a scoreless tie.