Match Review 1st Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at YANMAR HANASAKA Stadium on August 8

Okayama 1 Cerezo Osaka 2

The total attendance:21,843

This sec, young goal keeper, Matsuda made a debut as a starter. A new signing, Na Sang-ho started the game. He was expected to work was a goal scorer. Former Fagiano men, Inoue and Sakuragawa started the game.


Right after the kickoff, Lucao tried to open the score, but his attempt was off target. Two minutes later, Omori almost found the net. In the 6th minute, Esaka's shot was off target. In the 8th minute, Shirai's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 8th minute, Brown scored an opening goal with his superb shot. However, In the 20th minute, the game was equalized by Sakuragawa. Later, the opponent added a second.


After the break, Matsumoto was replaced by a new signing, Oberdan. This Brazilian player was expected to improve his team's performance. In the 49th minute, Miyamoto's strike was blocked the rival. In the 55th minute, Matsuda made a fine saving. In the 67th minute, Kamiya and Ichimi came off the bench to change the game. However, Oakayama were not able to smash the net and lost three points.