2016年3月30日水曜日

JFL Match Review 4th Sec (1st) : VS Briobecca Urayasu on March 26

Fagiano Next  0  Briobecca Urayasu 1

Former International, Satoshi TSUNAMI works for Urayasu as a technical director. This club is also the one, aiming for the upper professional league in the near future.



According to the news reports, the total attendance was 289. A young forward, Kobayashi was expected to score a goal at this match. During the match, he performed well, but struggled to net a goal, on the other hand, the visitors stroke an opener. Later, red-uniformed team were not able to equalize the match.


At the next sec, Okayama meet ReinMeer Aomori F.C at City Light Stadium. Aomori won the championship in All Japan Regional Football Promotion League Series and got promoted to Japan Football League. In ReinMeer, there are some former J League players such as Okuyama. He has appeared at 142 macthes for fives years (2009-2014) when he played for Gainare Tottori. He is very experienced.

2016年3月28日月曜日

Match Review 5th Sec : VS Giravanz Kitakyushu at City Light Stadium on March 26

Okayama 2  Giravanz Kitakyushu  0


The total attendance:7,050


This sec, an experienced attacker, Akiyoshi was listed as a starter for the first time this term. Katayama was not listed for this match because of a minor injury. A forward, Okamoto stood by as a substitute. He was expected to finalize the match at the end of the game.


In 10th minute, Oshitani had a chance in the box, but he was not able to take a shot. Four minutes later, Yajima took the first shot at this match. In 23rd minute, Iwamasa almost headed an opener. In 43th minute, Oshitani netted a goal with a penalty kick. During the first half, Okayama's defenders made a strong showing and successfully kept a clean sheet against the visitors.


Right after the interval, Akamine stroke a good shot.  In 51th minutes, Watanabe had an accident and he was replaced by Shimada. Nagasawa's men added a goal with the visitor's own goal.  In 69th minute, Tanaka was sent onto the pitch. In 83th minute, Akamine had a chance, but he was blocked by the opponent. Later, head coach, Nagasawa placed an attacker, Okamato to secure the victory. A goalkeeper, Nakabayashi showed excellent savings. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated Kitakyushu, making the stadium full of joy.

2016年3月25日金曜日

Match Preview 5th Sec : VS Giravanz Kitakyushu at City Light Stadium on March 26

This season, a new stadium in Kitakyushu is scheduled to be completed, which means the club would meet all of the requirement as the division 1 club except for performances. Therefore, it is obvious that the team is highly motivated this term.


Before this season, the club actively aquired talented players. A defender, Ryosuke TONE on a loan from Nagoya Grampus is a local hero in the city. The local legend, Masashi MOTOYAMA
joined the club from seven-time division 1 champion, Kashima Antlers. He is expected to play as a spiritual pillar. An attacker, Ikemoto came back to Kitakyushu from Matsumoto Yamaga FC.


The top scorer of the club in last season is Rui KOMATSU with 18 goals, which is ranked 3rd in the league and the top as a Japanese player. He can be viewed as threat and he has scored one goal so far this season.
  

At the last sec, Kitakyushu met Roasso Kumamoto. The legend, Motoyama was listed as a starter for the first time this year. During the first half, Kumamoto mostly dominated the match, however, after the interval, Kitakyushu stroke an opener. At the end of the game, Kumamoto's attacker, Kiyotake successfully scored an equalizer. The match ended in a tie.



2016年3月23日水曜日

At K's Denki Stadium on March 20



The weather was ideally good for enjoying a football match. Before the game, exhibition match of Hollyhock football school's kids took place.




The number of Fagiano's supportor was more than I expected.



I came across Hollyhock's bus.


 
 

 Lots of kids flocked to the place on the below photo.



2016年3月22日火曜日

JFL Match Review 3rd Sec (1st) : VS HONDA FC on March 20.

Fagiano Next 0  HONDA FC  2

HONDA FC finished in the third place of the league last year, however, the club does not aim for J League. It is surprising that the team scored 73 goals in 30 matches last term. Especially, their attacking strength is remarkable, so that the team has been an obstacle against other clubs running for J League. 



583 fans came to Miyakoda Soccer Stadium for this match. During the match, Next made a strong showing against this powerful club. Especially, a goal keeper, Nitadori performed well, encouraging his teammates. However, during the added time, Honda stroke two goals, one after another, defeating Fagiano. Sadly, Okayama had three losses in a row.


At the next sec, Okayama play against Briobecca Urayasu at City Light Stadium. Last term, Urayasu finished in the second place in All Japan Regional Football Promotion League Series and got promoted to Japan Football League. An attacker, Kenzo NANBU, who used to play for J League 3 club, Kataller Toyama, can be viewed as a threat.

2016年3月21日月曜日

Match Review 4th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's denki Stadium on March 20

Okayama 3  Mito Hollyhock 2

The total attendance:5,193 




Head coach, Nagasawa placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. A veteran forward, Akamine was expected to net the first goal as a Fagiano man. And also, their defenders are expected to keep a clean sheet since they have failed to do so for the last three matches since the division 2 began. Mito's Vietnamese Messi, Nguyen Cong Phuong was not listed for this match. 


The during the first half, Hollyhock mostly dominated game. In 12th minute, Sato almost took a shot, but failed. Later, Blue-uniformed men had more chances. On the other hand, Akamine struggled to threaten the opponent. In the 34th minute, Oshitani stroke a shot in the box, but Mito's goal keeper, Kasahara showed a good saving. The first period ended in a scoreless.


After the break,  Okayama went on the offensive. Captain, Iwamasa headed an opener, bringing forces to his team. Later, more chances belonged to red-uniformed men. In 62nd minute, ace attacker, Oshitani added a goal, assisted by Katayama. Second minutes later, Hollyhock man, Mishima smashed a goal. Three minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa was sent onto the pitch. In 82nd minute, Akamine had a chance in the box, but it was blocked by Kasahara. During the added time, the game was shockingly equalized, disappointing every Fagiano fan, however, their men never gave up. One minute later, Iwamasa dramatically finalized the match with his heading, bringing a victory to Okayama.


2016年3月18日金曜日

Match Preview 4th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at K's denki Stadium on March 20

Last term, Fagiano had one victory at their home stadium and one loss in Mito against the rival.  In order to compete for the playoffs, red-uniformed club are expected to defeat the rival.


Before this season, some talented players left Mito such as an ace forward, BABA and a young attacker, Musashi SUZUKI, however, a new comer, Vietnamese attacker, Nguyen Cong Phuong is expected to reinforce the club's attacking. He also plays for national under-23 team and he is nicknamed as Vietnamese Messi by fan and media due to his playing style and  body physic.


At the last sec, Mito met Zweigen Kanazawa in Kanazawa. Both clubs struggled to score  a goal. Durinng the match, Mito's veteran goalkeeper, Homma made a strong showing to keep a clean sheet, therefore, the match ended in a goalless draw. 



So far, Hollyhock have two draws and one loss with only one goal. Therefore, Nagasawa's men are expected to keep a clean sheet against the rival.