Playoffs Final Review: VS Vegalta Sendai at City Light Stadium on December 7

Okayama 2  Vegalta Sendai 0

The total attendance:14,673

After the kickoff, the home club aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 17th minute, Tagami's attempt was denied by Sendai's keeper. In the 20th minute, Sueyoshi opened the score with his beautiful strike. Five minutes later, Ichimi failed to add a second. Five minutes after the break, Hayashi nearly found the net. In the 57th minute, Brodersen showed a fine saving. In the 61st minute, Motoyama added a second with his excellent shot. Later, Head coach, Kiyama sent Takeuchi, Kamiya and Lucas onto the pitch. Afterwards, the home club successfully kept a clean sheet against the rival.

The club finally secured the promotion to the division 1 for the first time in their club history. This is the long waited moment for Okayama. Next year, the club's journey will begin in the top league of the country. Firstly, they are expected to survive in the league.