Match Review 33rd Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at Big Swan Stadium on October 4

Okayama 1  Albirex Niigata 1

The total attendance:19,567

This sec, Kimura and Kamiya were back in the starting line-up. They were expected to activate the team's attacking. Lucas was on the bench. He was expected to change the game. Former Fagiano mid-field player, Shirai started the game.


After the kickoff, both clubs struggled to create chances while the red-uniformed difenders made efforts. In the16th minute, a free kick was given to the club and Ichimi almost found the net with his header, crossed by Kamiya. In the 19th minute, Kamiya entered the box and tried to open the score, but it was off target. In the 24th minute, Ichimi made an opener with his superb strike, assisted by Motoyama. In the 29th minute, Kamiya's corner was cleared by the opponent. 


Eleven minutes after the break, Kimura was replaced by Lucas. Two minutes later, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 67th minute, Shirai smash the net to make it tie. In the 72nd minute, Tagami showed a good blocking. In the 74th minute, the head coach, Kiyama sent three fresh players such as Matsumoto, Iwabuchi and Suzuki. Later, the visitors  aggressively kept attacking forward. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to make a clincher. As a result, Okayama shared a point with the bottomed club.