13th Sec in 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE VS Nagoya Grampus on April 29th

Okayama 1 Nagoya Grampus 1

The total attendance:27,673

This sec, Suzuki and Matsumoto were back in the starting line-up. Former Fagiano defender, Tokumoto was on the reserve list. Popo was expected to create a momentum as a starter.


Two minutes after the kickoff, Esaka was not able to grasp the first chance in the game. Right after that, Tagami's attempt was off target. In the 10th minute, Brown almost found the net. In the 17th minute, Ogura's strike was denied by the opponent. In the 26th minute, Esaka failed to open the score. Right before the break, Kimura's strike was off target. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Popo was replaced by Lucao. In the 52nd minute, Esaka was not able to hit the target. In the 59th minute, Nishikawa came off the bench to change the game. In the 60th minute, Lucao missed the chance. In the 65th minute, the rival made an opener. In the 75th minute, another substitute, Leo Gaucho failed to equalize the match. In the 44th minute, Tagami smash the net with his superb header. As a result, Okayama successfully obtained two points due to the penalty shootout.