Match Review 30th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium on September 20

Okayama 2 Tokyo Verdy 4

The total attendance:13,516

This sec, Kato was back in the starting line-up. He was expected to create lots chances with his crosses. Lucas was on the reserve list He was expected to change the game.


Seven minutesa after the kickoff, Brodersen showed a fine saving. Right after that, the visitors conceded an opener with Tokyo's set piece. Later, Okayama struggled to attack forward. In the 25th minute, Tabei's cross was cleared by the opponent. In the 37th minute, Esaka's attempt was denied by Tokyo's keeper. Right after that, he made an equalizer with his superb header, cornered by Kato. Right before the break, Ichimi added a second with his excellent shot, but the game was equalized by the rival right after that.


After the break, Ichimi was replaced by Lucas. In the 50th minute, Esaka's header was saved by the opponent. Four minutes later, Tabei's strike was ballooned over the bar. In the 57th minute, he nearly found the net. In the 63th minute, Esaka was replaced by Iwabuchi. In the 69th minute, the opponent score a goal. In the 75th minute, Iwabuchi's strike was saved by Tokyo's keeper. In the 88th minute, Tokyo made a clincher. As a result, the red-uniformed men were not able to obtain points.