Match Preview 37th Sec : VS Urawa Reds at JFE Stadium on November 30

On March 8th, Okayama visited Urawa. After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have more ball possession. In the 21st minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. Later, Kiyama's men struggled to create chances. During the added time, Kato's strike was saved by Urawa's keeper. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. Four minutes after the break, the visitors conceded an opening goal. In the 58th minute, Lucas and Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Two substitutes aggressively kept attacking forward. However, Okayama lost to the former Asia champion.


Former Fagiano attacker, Hayakawa can be the one to watch out for if he appears for this match since he knows well about his former team. This is the last match at their home stadium. They are expected to show the hopes for the next season.

Match Review 36th Sec : VS Kawasaki Frontale at Todoroki Stadium on November 8

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The total attendance:23,343

 

This sec, Brodersen was back in the starting line-up from the suspension. Kimura and Lucas started the game as well. They were expected to score goals.  


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to attack forward. In the 12th minute, Brodersen made a fine saving. In the 15th minute, Kimura almost found the net. Four minutes later, Tabei's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 28th minute, Brodersen showed another great saving. In the 35th minute, Esaka missed the chance to open the score. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Brodersen showed a fine saving. Right after that, he made another big blocking. In the 52th minute, Kimura nearly opened the score. In the 61st minute, Kamiya and Matsumoto came off the bench to change the game. In 63th minute, Sato's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 84th minute, Kiyama's men conceded an opener. During the added time, Matsumoto equalized the game with his superb header, bringing a point to his team.

Match Preview 36th Sec : VS Kawasaki Frontale at Todoroki Stadium on November 8

On March 16th, Okayama host Kawasaki and shared a point with the rival. After the kickoff, the home club struggled attacking forward. In the 13th minute, Lucas was not able to grasp a chance. In the 36th minute, Esaka nearly smash the net. Six minutes after the break, Tagami's shot was ballooned over the bar. In the 66th minute, Iwabuchi and Yanagi came off the bench to change the game. In the 71st minute, Lucas failed to make an opener. During the added time, Brodersen showed an excellent saving. The match ended in a scoreless tie.


Kawasaki's captain, Wakizaka can be the one to watch out for. He has an established presence in his team and can  trigger their attacking.