Match Review 35th Sec : VS FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium on October 25

Okayama 1  FC Tokyo 3

The total attendance:24,664 

New signing, Kawanami started the game for the first time this season since he came to Okayama due to Brodersen's suspension. Ichimi and Tabei were back in the staring line-up. They were expected to activate their attacking.


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have more ball possession. In the 3rd minute, Iwabuchi tried to open the score, but it was off target. In the 20th minute, a free kick was given to Kiyama's men, however, Esaka's attempt was saved by the opponent's goal keeper. In the 33rd minute, Tagami showed a nice blocking. In the 37th minute, Ichimi nearly found the net. The first half ended a scoreless tie.


Right after the break, Kato almost opened the score. In the 48th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 54th minute, Tagami showed another nice blocking. In the 59th minute, Lucas and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Right after that, Kimura almost made an equalizer. In the 73rd minute, Esaka equalized the game with his superb header. In the 84th minute,  Kamiya's strike was off target. In the 88th minute, the opponent made a clincher. Two minutes later, they added a third so that Okayama were defeated and were not able to secure their survival for the division 1 this sec.