Match Review 40th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on October 29

Okayama 1  Tochigi SC 1

The total attendance: 10,034

This sec, Sakamoto was back in the starting line-up. Tiago and he were expected to score goals. Former Tochgi centre back, Yanagi seemed highly motivate to face the rival.


Seven minutes after the kickoff, Tabei's cross was blocked by the opponent. In the 12th minute, Tiago entered the box and tried to open the score. In the 17th minute, Tabei nearly found the net. In the 23rd minute, his free kick was blocked by the opponent. In the 28th minute, he was not able to grasp the chance with his another free kick. Right before the break, his attempt was denied by Tochigi.


Sakamoto and Wakasa were replaced by Mauk and Jordy BUIJS respectively. In the 53rd minute, Yanagi's header was off target. In the 55th minute, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 61st minute, Luca came off the bench to change the game. In the 76th minute, Mauk missed the chance for an equalizer. In the 80th minute, a penalty was given to Kiyama's men and Jordy BUIJS equalized the game. However, afterwards they were not able to clinch the game. 

Match Preview 40th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on October 29

On May 28th, Okayama were defeated by Tochigi. Right after the kickoff, Tiago tried to open the score. In the 34th minute, Tochigi scored an opening goal, which was Okayama's own goal. In the 40th minute, Semba created a good chance, but was not able to make an attempt. Right before the break, Yanagi missed the chance to equalize the game with his header. In the 54th minute, Takahashi's cross directly led to the net.  In the 68th minute, the rival club added a seceond. In the 86th minute, Mauk almost found the net. As a result, the red-uniformed men lost three points.


Former Tochigi centre back, Yanagi must be motivated to face his former club. In order to catch up with the top group of the league, the club are expected to obtain three points.

Match Review 39th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at Ishin Me-Life Stadium on October 22

Okayama 2  Renofa Yamaguchi 2  

The total attendance:6,523


This sec, Tanaka was back as a starter. Two attackers, Tiago and Mauk were expected to score goals. Former Fagiano playmaker, Yajima started the game. This was PRIDE OF CHISHIKOKU DERBY.


After the kickoff, Okayama agressively kept attacking forward. In the 8th minute, a free kick was given to the visitors, but it was denied by the opponent's keeper. Right after that, Mauk missed the chance for an opener Afterwards, they were looking for chances. In the 18th minute, they were not able to grasp the chance from their corner. In the 27th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 42nd minute, Mauk almost equalized the game.


Wakasa was replaced by Lucas to change the game. Tanaka failed to take a header, crossed by Lucas. Rigth after that, Hotta made a fine saving. In the 50th minute, Mauk nearly found the net. A penalty was given to Okayama. However, Tiago was not able to equalize the game. In the 60th minute, Mauk smash the net with his stunning equalizer. In the 72nd minute, Lucas's attempt was saved by the opponent. In the 84th minute, Sakamoto smash the net. However, right before the end of the game, the game was equalized by the rival. The match ended in a tie.

Match Preview 39th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at Ishin Me-Life Stadium on October 22

On April 22rd, Okayama shared a point with Yamaguchi. Five minutes after the kickoff, Hotta showed a good saving. In the 11th minute,Tiago smash the net with a superb opener. Seven minutes later, the game was equalized with their own goal. In the 23rd minute, Tiago's header was off target. In the 31st minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. The first half ended in a tie. In the 61st minute, Sakuragawa almost made a game-deciding goal. In the 67th minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game. During the added time, Lucas missed the chance to decide the game.


This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY so that the match is expected to be highly heated. Okayama are expected to catch up with the upper group of the league.

Match Review 38th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Stadium on October 8

Okayama 0 Thespakusatsu Gunma 0

The total attendance:3,321


This sec, Sueyoshi was back in the starting line-up. Captain, Yanagi was expected to recover the red uniformed defense. Former Fagiano forward, Kawamoto and goal keeper, Kushibiki started the game.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 13th minute, Wakasa showed a strike for an opener. Right after that, Tabei missed the chance to open the score. In the 22nd minute, Wakasa failed to  find the net, saved by Kushibiki. In the 25th minute, Hotta made a good saving. In the 30th minute, Semba's attempt was slightly off target. Right after that, Tiago was not able to grasp a chance. In the 35th minute, Tiago's free kick was off target.


Three minutes after the break, Tiago tried to open the score. In the 52nd minute, Tiago was not able to find the net with his header. In the 60th minute, Lucas and Kawai came off the bench to change the game. In the 66th minute, Tabei's attempt was slightly off target. In the 70th minute, Takagi was not able to grasp a chance. In the 72nd minute, Tiago's strike was off target. Right after that, he was replaced by Kimura. In the 82nd minute, Tabei was not able to make a clincher. As a result, the game ended in a scoreless tie.

Match Preview 38th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Stadium on October 8

On May 21st, Okayama host Gunma. Two minutes after the kickoff, Hotta made a fine saving. Right after that, Tiago smash the net with his superb opener. In the 12th minute, Sakuragawa almost added a second. Four minutes after the interval, the game was equalized by the rival since a penalty was given. In the 54th minute, Yanagi nearly found the net. In the 80th minute, Motoyama's shot was off target. In the 83rd minute, Mauk nearly found the net. Two minutes later, he made a clincher with his stunning strike. Afterwards, Okayama made efforts to obtain three points.


Former Fagiano men, Kushibiki and Kawamoto must be motivated to face his former club. Okayama are expected to keep attacking aggressively to take a control the game.

Match Review 37th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on October 1

Okayama 0  JEF United Chiba 5

The total attendance:9,463

This sec, Kawano was back as starter. Sueyoshi and Sakuragawa did not appear due their contract. Mauk and  Lucas stood by on the bench. They were expected to change the game.


Four minutes after the kickoff, the opponent opened the score. In the 8th minute, Yanagi missed the chances to equalize the game. In the 20th minute, Chiba doubled their lead. The home club struggled to take control of the game. In the 29th minute, penalty was given to the visitors and the rival added a third. Later, Okayama had less possession and couldn't score a goal.


Kawano was replaced by Kimura. Four minutes after the break, the opponent smash the net again. It sadly became one-sided game. In the 53rd minute, Takahashi was sent off. In the 56th minute, Hotta made a fine saving. Right after that, Takagi and Lucas came off the bench to change the game. In the 64th minute,  Motoyama's header was blocked by the opponent. In the 68th minute, Okayama conceded a clincher. In the 80th minute, Lucas's header was denied by the rival. The red uniformed men had the worst game this season.