Match Review 23rd Sec : VS Vegalta Sendai at City Light Stadium on July 6

Okayama 2  Vegalta Sendai 0

The total attendance:15,269  

This sec, Takahashi started the game for the first time this sec. Kimura was on the reserve list. He was expected to conclude the game when he came in.


Six minutes after the kickoff, Takahashi's attempt was denied by the opponent. Three minutes later, he was not able to grasp another chance. Right after that, Iwabuchi almost opened the score. In the 14th minute, a corner was given to the visitors, but they failed to take a lead. In the 18th minute, Yanagi's attempt was off target. In the 24th minute, Lucas was replaced by Hayakawa due to his injury. In the 32th minute, Okayama took a lead with Iwabuchi's superb opener. In the 38th minute, Yanagi missed the chance to double their lead.


Five minutes after the break, Suzuki's strike was blocked by the Rival. In the 54th minute, Iwabuchi almost found the net. In the 63rd minute, Brodersen showed a fine saving. In the 65th minute, Kimura and Motoyama came of the bench. In the 73rd minute, Tagami added a second with his stunning strike. In the 76th minute, Brodersen made another fine saving. In the 82nd minute, Hayaka tried to add a third. Right after that, Motoyama's attempt was saved by Sendai's keeper. During the added time, Suzuki's shot was off target. Kiyama's men successfully kept a clean sheet against Sendai.