Match Review 23rd Sec : VS Sanfrecce Hiroshima at JFE Stadium on July 5

Okayama 0  Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1

The total attendance:15,451

This is the second CHUGOKU DERBY. This sec, the head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. Former Sanfrecce keeper, Kawanami was on the reserve list.



After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to take control of the game. In the 7th minute, corner was given to the home club, but it was blocked by the opponent's keeper. Two minutes later, Fujita showed a nice blocking. In the 18th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 23rd minute, Sato missed the chance to open the score. In the 31st minute, Esaka failed to take a lead since his attempt was off target. In the 42th minute, Esaka almost found the net with his header. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Five minutes after the break, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 54th minute, Popo and Motoyama came off the bench to change the game. In the 58th minute, Tagami almost opened the score. Two minutes later, Brodersen showed another great saving. In the 86th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Takeuchi and Sueyoshi onto the pitch. In the 88th minute,Tatsuta's strike was off target. During the added time, the red-uniformed men conceded a clincher.