Match Review 25th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata SC at City Light Stadium on August 3

Okayama 1 Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance:7,214


This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed two new signings, Ichimi and Saga in the starting line-up. Another new  signing, Kamiya were on the reserve list.  They were expected to improve the club's strength.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 5th minute, Wakasa's attempt was blocked by the opponent. In the 10th minute, Tagami was not able to grasp another chance. In the 16th minute, Ichimi almost found the net. Right after that, Wakasa tried to opened the score. In the 21st minute, Saga's shot was denied by the rival. Three minutes later, Takauchi nearly scored a goal. In the 38th minute, Ichimi tried to take a lead, but it was blocked by former Fagiano centre back, Abe. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Tanaka was replaced by Kimura. Right after the break, Iwabuchi's strike was ballooned over the bar. In the 48th minute, Iwabuchi tried to hit the target, but it was blocked by Abe again. In the 52nd minute, Yanagi failed to find the net. Right after that, Suzuki smash the net with his superb opener. However, four minutes later, the game was equalized. In the 66th minute, Ichimi was not able to make a clincher. In the Kamiya and Takahashi came off the bench. In the 80th minute, Ichimi's attempt was off target. As a result, the game ended in a tie.