Match Review 1st Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at JFE Stadium on February 15

Okayama 2  Kyoto Sanga

The total attendance:14,575

This is is opening match in 2025 season. The head coach, Kiyama placed some new signings in the starting line-up. Esaka is one of these. He was expected to create lots of chances.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to have more ball possession. In the 9th minute, Brodersen showed a fine saving. Right after that, he made anther great saving. In the 14th minute, Lucas's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 20th minute, another new signing, Tatsuta made a good blocking. In the 23th minute, Tagami opened the score with his stunning strike. In the 36th minute, Kimura added a second with his excellent shot.


Six minutes after the break, Kimura tried to find the net. In the 66th, he was replaced by Ichimi. In the 71st minute, Brodersen made a good saving. Two minutes later, Kamiya, Takeuchi and Abe came off the bench to secure their victory. In the 85th minute, Lucas showed a fine blocking to save his team. During the added time, Kato missed the chance for a third. Later, Okayama kept a clean sheet and made the first victory in the division 1 League.