Match Review 5th Sec : VS Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium on March 8

Okayama 0  Urawa Reds 1

The total attendance:35,269

This is the first time for Okayama to face the rival. This sec, Kato was back in the starting line-up. He was expected to make lots crosses. Lucas and Kimura stood by on the bench.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have more ball possession. In the 3rd minute, Iwabuchi's shot was off target. Right after that, Kato was able to hit the target with his attempt. In the 21st minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. Later, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances. During the added time, Kato's strike was saved by Urawa's keeper. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.

Four minutes after the break, the visitors conceded an opening goal. In the 56th minute, Tatsuta showed a nice blocking. In the 58th minute, Lucas and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Two substitutes aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 84th minute, Tatsuta missed the chance to equalize the game. In the 88th minute, Lucas's header was denied by Urawa's keeper. Later, he almost smash the net with his header. As the result, Okayama lost to the former Asia champion.