Match Review 36th Sec : VS Jubilo Iwata at City Light Stadium on September 24

Okayama 2  Jubilo Iwata 1

The total attendance:10,578

This sec, Yanagi was back as starter. This centre back was expected to keep a clean sheet against the rival club in the promotion league. In order to survive in the promotion race, Okayama are required to defeat the rival.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Hotta made a fine saving. In the 7th minute, the opponent opened the score. Right after that, Sakamoto almost found the net. Afterwards, Kiyama's men struggled to have more ball possession. In the 22nd minute, Yanagi showed a good blocking. In the 31st minute, Motoyama's attempt was off target. In the 37th minute, Suzuki equalized the game with his superb strike. Right after that, Tiago failed to add a second. In the 41st minute, Hotta showed anther good saving.  

Four minutes later, Tiago showed an attempt, but it was off target. In the 55th minute, Yanagi missed the chance, crossed by Tabei. Two minutes later, Lucas came off the bench to change the game. In the 58th minute,Tiago made a long-range shot. In the 76th minute, Tabei nearly smash the net. In the 71st minute, Mauk and Kimura came in. In the 76th minute, Yanagi made a clincher with his amazing header. Later, the red-uniformed men made efforts against the rival's counterattack and defeated the rival.