Match Review 18th Sec : VS JEF Chiba United at Fukuda Denshi Arena on June 1

Okayama 1  JEF Chiba United 2

The total attendance:10,276

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. Kimura and Tanaka were on the reserve list. They were expected to conclude the game.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a free kick was given to the visitors, however, the visitors were not able to make an opener. In the 7th minute, Iwabuchi's attempt was off target. In the 18th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 22nd minute, Yanagi's header was blocked by the opponent. Right after that, he failed to equalize the match. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were mostly forced to play on their own side. Before the break, Brodersen made a superb saving.


Seven minutes after the interval, Lucas's shot was ballooned over the cross bar. In the 55th minute, Brodersen showed another excellent saving. One minute after that, Iwabuchi smash the net with his stunning equalizer. Right after that, Kimura came in. In the 67th minute, the rival made a clincher. In the 74th minute, Tanaka and Saito came off the bench to change the game. During the added time, Tanaka's strike was off target. As a result, Okayama were not able to make the first victory at Fukuda Denshi Arena in their club's history.