Match Review 32th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on August 26

Okayama 3  Tokyo Verdy 2

The total attendance:6,363

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line as the last sec. Tiago and Sakamoto were expected to score goals.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 10th minute, Takahashi's attempt was off target. In the 18th minute, Tiago was not able to grasp another chance. In the 31th minute, the red-uniformed men blocked Tokyo's attempt. In the 35th minute, Tiago's strike was ballooned over the cross bar. Right before the break, Hotta made a fine saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Five minutes after the interval, Tiago opened the score with his stunning strike. In the 55th minute, Semba almost added a second. Right after that, Sakamoto's attempt hit the cross bar. Later, he was replaced by Lucas. In the 73rd minute, Motoyama doubled their lead, assisted by Mauk. Three minutes later, Lucas added a third. Afterwards, Kiyama's men conceded two goals, however they barely defeated the rival.  

Match Preview 32th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on August 26

On June 11th, the club host Tokyo. Right after the kickoff, Tanaka's strike was off target. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chances. In the 39th minute, Yanagi almost found the net, but it was an offside. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. In the 57th minute, Semba smash the net with his superb strike. 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.

In order to survive in the playoff race, Okayama are required to defeat the rival. Sakuragawa, who has not scored a goal for a while, is expected to save his team. 

Match Review 31st Sec : VS Oita Trinita at City Light Stadium on August 19

Okayama 1 Oita Trinita 0

The total attendance:7,332

This sec, Tiago was back in the starting line-up. Mauk and Kimura stood by on the bench. They were expected to smash the net when they came in.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled have more ball possession. In the 19th minute, Semba's strike was off target. In the 31st minute, Hotta made a fine saving, encouraging his teammates. In the 39th minute, Tiago almost found the net. Three minutes later, Okayama were not able to grasp a chance. The first half ended a scoreless tie.  


After the break, the home club tried to change the situation. In the 55th minute, Sakamoto nearly found the net. in the 57th minute, Suzuki scored an opening goal with his superb strike. In the 66th minute, Tiago almost added a third. In the 73rd minute, Mauk and Kimura came off the bench to secure their victory. In the 77th minute, Takahashi's attemt was slightly off target. In the 80th minute, Kimura's shot was attempt was by the opponent.

Match Preview 31st Sec : VS Oita Trinita at City Light Stadium on August 19

At the 21st sec, Okayama were defeated by the rival. After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession and create chances. They were looking for the opportunity to start their attacking. Later, the red uniformed defenders made efforts even through they were mostly forced to play on their own side. However,  in the 85th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 86th minute, Lucas's header was off target. Afterwards, they could not equalize the game. 

Oita are now in the race for the playoffs. In order for Okayama to finish in the top six, they are required to defeat the rival.

Match Review 30th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at Nack 5 Stadium on August 13

Okayama 1  Omiya Ardija 1

The total attendance: 5,597

 

It was raining cats and dogs so that it was wet and slippery on the pitch. Sano was not listed for this match due to his departure to Netherland. Former Fagiano attacker, Nakano started game. 

After the kickoff, Okayama failed to take control of the game. The club struggled to create chances. In the 24th minute, Tanaka stroke a long-range shot, but it was off target. Right after the cooling break, a corner was given to the visitors, but they were not able to grasp the chance. In the 31st minute, Lucas's attempt was denied by Omiya's keeper. Afterwards, they had more ball possession, looking for chances, but were not able to find the net. Right before the break, Hotta showed a saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. 

During the break, Tanaka was replaced by Kimura to change the game. However, they still struggled to create chances. In the 58th minute, Jordy Buijs came off the bench. Right after that, Mauk missed the chance to open the score. In the 65th minute, Sakamoto and Tiago were sent onto the pitch. In the 80th minute, Tiago almost find the net. Right after that, Sakamoto missed another chance. In the 88th minute, Tiago smash the net with an excellent opener. However, the game was equalized by the opponent.  

Match Preview 30th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at Nack 5 Stadium on August 13

On May 13th, Okayama host the rival. In the 15th minute, Kawai's attempt was blocked by the opponent. 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 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.


Polish forward, Swierczok signed with Omiya. This powerful attacker is the one to watch out for. Fagiano men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 29th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on August 5

Okayama 1  Machida Zelvia 3

The total attendance:10,164

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh members in the starting line-up. Motoyama is one of these. He was expected to stop the rival's attackers. Sakamoto was back as a starter.


Six minutes after the kickoff, Tanaka smash the net with his superb strike, assisted by Kawano. Later, the club were in control of the game. In the 15th minute, Sakamoto tried to add a second. In the 21st minute, Sakuragawa was not able to keep the ball close to Machida's box, provided by Sano. In the 31st minute, Sano failed to find the net with his free kick. In the 39th minute,the game was equalized by the opponent.

Two minutes after the break, Machida added a second. In the 58th minute. new signing, Sueyoshi came off the bench to change the game. In the 65th minute, a penalty was given to Okayama due to his challenge. However, Sakuragawa missed the chance. In the 71st minute, Machida added a third. Right after that, Kimura and Tabei came in. However, the red-uniformed men were not able to score goals.

Match Preview 29th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on August 5

On May 7th, Okayama shared a point with Machida. After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have more ball possession since it was slippery on the pitch due to the rainy. 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. 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 82th minute, Jordy Buijs almost made a clincher. As a result, the match ended in a tie.


Former Fagiano ace striker, Mitchell Duke is the one to watch out for. The target man knows well about Okayama and has a stunning shooting ability.