Match Review 3rd Sec : VS Gamba Osaka at JFE Stadium on February 26

Okayama 2 Gamba Osaka 0

The total attendance:13,555

This sec, the head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players in the starting line-up. Former Gamba forward,  Ichimi started the game for the first time this season. He was expected to score goals.


After the kickoff, the red-uniformed men aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 6th minute, Kato's attempt was off target. Four minutes later, Esaka missed the chance for an opener. In the 11th minute, a new signing, Kudo tried to hit the target. In the 20th minute, Tagami almost found the net. In the 33th minute, Kamiya's free kick was off target. Right before the break, Yanagi made an opener with his stunning strike.


Three minutes after the break, Ichimi added a second with his superb shot. In the 56th minute, Iwabuchi tried to add a third. In the 60th minute, Kimura and Lucas came off the bench. In the 69th minute, Kato's attempt was off target. In the 81st minute, Ichimi nearly smash the net, but it was saved by the former Okayama keeper, Ichimori. In the 44th minute, Lucas missed the chance for a third. As a result, Kiyama's men successfully kept a clean sheet and obtain three points.