Match Preview 33rd Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at City Light Stadium on September 29

On May 12th, Okayama had a tied game against the rival. Right after the kickoff, Brodersen made an excellent saving. In the 7th minute, Iwabuchi almost smash the net. In the 25th minute,  Motoyama's strike was ballooned over the cross bar. In the 54th minute, Hayakawa came off the bench to change the game. Later, Hayakawa was not able to grasp two chances. In the 58th minute, Kimura almost found the net. In the 81st minute, Lucas missed the chance to open the score. In the 43th minute, Hayakawa failed to clinch the game.


In order to secure the tickets for the playoffs, Okayama were required to defeat the rival since it can be possible for the club to face the rival at playoffs.