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.