Match Review 25th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on July 9

Okayama 1 Tokushima Vortis 1

The total attendance:8,293

 

This sec, Sakamoto was back in the starting line-up. Kimura was back from an injury list. he was expected to change the game when he came off the bench.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled have more ball possession. In the 8th minute, Hotta made a fine saving. In the 11th minute, Sano's cross was saved by Tokushima's keeper. In the 15th minute, Tanaka's attempt was off target. In the 27th minute, Sakuragawa's strike hit the cross bar. In the 39th minute, Tanaka almost found the net. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.  


Right after the break, Kiyama's men missed the chance for an opener. In the 51st minute, Sato showed a fine strike. In the 55th minute, Takahashi came off the bench to replace Tanaka. In the 59th minute, Semba tried to open the score. Later, the red-uniformed men were looking for chances. In the 70th minute, Sakuragawa almost made an opener with his header. In the 72nd minute, Mauk and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Right after the cooling break, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 44th minute, Kimura equalized the game with his superb header. The game ended in a tie.