1st Sec in 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE VS Avispa Fukuoka on February 8

Okayama 1 Avispa Fukuoka 1

The total attendance:10,849


This is the opening match of 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE. Some of new signings were placed in the starting line-up. Goal keeper, Hamada started the game. He was expected to cover up for the former first-choice keeper, Brodersen.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward. Even through they had more ball possession, they struggled to make shots. In the 31th Ogura showed a nice blocking. In the 36th minute, his strike was off target. In the 44th minute, a corner was given to Kiyama's men. During the added time, Kimura's cross was cleared by the  opponent.


Seven minutes after the break, Hamada made a nice saving. In the 63rd minute, Ichimi was replaced by Popo. In the 76th minute, the head coach, Kiyama sent two new signings, Yamane and Kawano, however, the game was equalized by the rival. Afterwards, the red- uniformed men were not able to clinch the game. As as result, the club lost in penalty shootout.