Match Review 26th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at City Light Stadium on August 10

Okayama 0  JEF United Chiba 0

The total attendance:9,076

This sec, Kimura was back in the starting line-up. He was expected to activate the team's attacking. A new signing, Kamiya was on the reserve list. He was expected to conclude the match when he came in.


Five minutes after the kickoff, a free kick was given to the home team, but they were not able to grasp the chance. Later, they had more ball possession. In the 16th minute, Iwabuchi almost found the net, however it was saved by Chiba's keeper. In the 25th mintue, Kimura tried to enter Chiba's box but failed. In the 38th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In 45th minute, Iwabuchi took the target, but it was blocked by the rival.


Nine minutes after the break, Saga nearly opened the score. In the 63th minute, Kimura tried to create a chance but he failed. Right after that, he was replaced by Kamiya. In the 82th mimute, Takeuchi showed a good blocking. In the 83rd minute, Ota and Yanagi came off the bench to clinch the game. In the 86th minute, Brodersen showed another fine saving.  The match ended in a scoreless tie.