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

Okayama 1 FC Tokyo 0

The total attendance:15,073

The head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players in the  starting line-up. Abe is one of these, who started the game for the first time this season. He looked motivated to obtain the first-choice.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to create chances with less ball possession. In the 6th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 19th minute, he made another good blocking. In 28th minute, Ichimi  tried to open the score. In the 34th minute, Kudo showed a fine blocking. Durin the first half, the club had only one attempt.


Tabei was in. Two minutes after the break, Matsumoto seemed to find the net, but it was offside. In the 59th minute, Ichimi was replaced by Lucas. In the 61st minute, Tabei smash the net with his superb strike. Three minutes later, Esaka hit the target, but it was denied by the opponent. In the 77th minute, Abe's attempt was off target. Kamiya came off the bench to secure their victory. During the added time, Iwabuchi tried to add a second. As a result, the red-uniformed men kept a clean sheet.