Match Review 14th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at City Light Stadium on May 6

Okayama 1  Tokushima Vortis 2

The total attendance:8,233


This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh members in the starting line-up. Lucas was expected to bring forces to his club as a starter. Former Fagiano attacker, Tiago started the game.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to create chances and stop Tiago's attacking. In the 9th minute, Kimura's cross was blocked by the rival. In the 13th minute, Lucas's strike was off target. In the 34th minute, Kawano tried to make a cross to Tokushima's box but it did not work. One minute later, Kimura's header almost smash the net. In the 38th minute, he nearly opened the score. In the 42th minute, Kiyama's men conceded an opener. However, right before the break, Motoyama scored a superb equalizer.  

 

Four minutes after the break, Okayama conceded a second. In the 53rd minute, Lucas was not able to equalize the game with header. In the 55th minute, Brodersen showed a fine saving. Right after that, Yanagi and Iwabuchi came off the bench to change the game. In the 61st minute, Semba's strike hit the post. In the 74th minute, Abe's attempt was off target. In the 79th minute, Kimura nearly found the net. Later, the red-uniformed men failed to equalize the match.