Match Review 4th Sec : VS Shimizu S-Pulse at JFE Stadium on March 2

Okayama 1  Shimizu S-Pulse 1

The total attendance:13,330 

This sec, another new signing, Matsumoto started the game for the first time this season. Former Shimizu attacker, Kamiya was on the starting line-up.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have more ball possession. In the 11th minute, Kamiya showed a nice blocking to stop being conceded. In the 17th minute, Esaka tried to open the score. In the 18th minute, he  was not able to grasp another chance, cornered by Kamiya. In the 20th minute, Iwabuchi almost found the net. In the 29th minute, his another shot was off target. Before the break, Kiyama's men had two goal-scoring  chances, but failed to take a lead.


Two minutes after the break, Ichimi's attempt was denied by Shimizu's goal keeper. In the 62th minute, a penalty was given to the opponent, Brodersen saved his team from being conceded. In the 65th minute, Lucas and Kimura came off the bench. In the 68th minute, the rival took a lead. In the 71st minute, Kimura nearly equalized the game. Five minutes later, Takeuchi and Kato came in. In the 75th minute, Kimura made an equalizer with his excellent header. As a result, the club shared a point with 2024 division 2 Champion.