Match Preview 9th Sec : VS FC Tokyo at JFE Stadium on April 6

In 2011, Okayama met one of the powerful clubs in Tokyo. The red-uniformed men never scored and won the rival before therefore the club were expected to defeat the rival.


There are some experienced players in Tokyo. The legendary former Japan international, Nagatomo is one of these. The 38 year-old side back is still in a good form. 

Match Review 8th Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at Yodoko Stadium on April 2

Okayama 1 Cerezo Osaka 2

The total attendance:17,141

This sec, a youngster, Sato started the game for the first time, this season. Tabei and Iwabuchi were back in the starting line-up. Kimura was listed on the reserve list. He was expected to change the game.


Three minutes after the kickoff, the visitors conceded an opening goal. A minute later, Lucas almost equalized the game. Right after that, Tagami's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 9th minute, Brodersen showed a fine saving. In the 13th minute, Lucas tried to find the net, but it was denied by the opponent. In the 19th minute, Brodersen made another amazing saving. In the 44th minute, Sato made an equalizer with his stunning strike. Right after that, the rival scored a clincher.


Seven minutes after break, Iwabuchi was not able to equalize the game with his attempt. In the 56th minute, Lucas's strike was off target. One minute later, Kamiya and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Right after that, Kimura's attempt was off target. In the 64th minute, Kudo failed to make an equalizer. In the 76th minute, Ichimi was in. Afterwards, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances and lost points.

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at Yodoko Stadium on April 2

In 2016, Okayama met the rival at the final of the playoffs for the division 1 and lost in vain. That was the last meeting for the club. Kiyama's men must be motivated to take the revenge.


The legendary former Japan international, Kagawa is one of the key players in Osaka. He can trigger his team's attacking and create lots of chances.