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.