2016年4月14日木曜日

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma on April 16

Last season, Gunma ended up in the 18th place. The club had been relegation-threatened during the season. After the season, the club's top scorer, Ataru ESAKA left for 2015 division 2 champion, Omiya Ardija.


Before this season, Thespakusatsu actively acquired several foreign players such as Brazilian attackers, Thiago, Matheus and Boka. They are expected to reinforce the club's strength. A veteran midfield player, Matsushita have been ever-present this term.


At last sec, Gunma faced Kyoto Sanga. During the match, Gunma struggled to make chances, while, in 74th minute, Kyoto's attacker, Arita stroke an opener, bringing forces to his team. As a result, Gunma were disappointedly defeated by the rival.


As of now, Gunma stay at 16th place with 7 points. In order for Fagiano to chase the top group of the league. The club's defenders are expected to keep a clean sheet against Thespakusatsu.

2016年4月12日火曜日

JFL Match Review 6th Sec (1st) : VS Ryutsu Keizai University FC on April 10

Fagiano Next  1 Ryutsu Keizai University FC 2

In order for Okayama to remain in this League next term, Next are anticipated to defeat the rival. Last term, this relegation contender ended up in 14th the place. This season, on the other hand, Ryutsu have been in a good shape.


According to the news reports, the total attendance was 290.   Head coach, Makiuchi placed a young hope, Ishikawa. After the kickoff, Fagiano's defenders made a strong showing. The first period ended in a scoreless tie. Four minutes after the break, Ishikawa stroke a memorable opener. However, Ryutsu came from behind and won the game. Fagiano have been suffering in a slump.


Next sec, Okayama meet Tochigi UVA FC. The head coach is Yoji SAKAI, who has worked for Saurcos Fukui until the last year. He is expected to reinforce the club's strength dramatically. The club possess J.League 100 Year Plan club status.

2016年4月10日日曜日

Match Review 7th Sec : VS Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo at Sapporo Dome on April 9

Okayama 0  Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo  1

The total attendance:9,467





The match took place in the evening for the first time for Fagiano this season. This sec, a rookie forward, Fujimoto played as a starter. Tanaka was also listed in the starting line-up. On the other hand, Sapporo's legends, Ono and Inamoto stood by as a substitute.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively kept attacking.  In 4th minute, Nagasawa's men obtained a corner kick because of Tanaka's effort, but they were not able to grasp the chance. Seven minutes later,  Ito stroke a shot, but failed. Two minutes later, a free kick was given to the opponent and Fukumori made an opener with the free kick directly, bringing forces to Hokkaido's club. In 36th minute, Tanaka headed off. Four minutes later, Katayama had a chance, but he was unable to equalize the match.  Sapporo were in one goal lead when the first half ended.


One minute after the break, Katayama provided a cross, but it was cleared by the rival. In 9th minute, Shimada took a shot, but failed. Five minutes later, Fujimoto was replaced by a young attacker, Toyokawa. In 27th minute, the 21 year old forward tried to make an equalizer in the box, but it didn't work. Later, Fagiano continued to struggle to score. In 43th minute, Toyokawa was not able to net a goal with his free kick. Two minutes later, Sapporo sent a veteran, Inamoto onto the pitch to secure their victory. Even though red-uniformed club had a five-minute added time, they were not able to change the game. As a result, they lost for the first time this season.

2016年4月8日金曜日

Match Preview 7th Sec : VS Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo at Sapporo Dome on April 9

Sapporo are one of the top choices for the playoffs. In 2015, the club ended up at 10th position and failed to advance to the playoffs. This year, the team added Hokkaido as the club's name and are highly motivated to promote to the division 1.


The team's ace attacker is Tokura. He is the top scorer of the club in 2015 with 13 goals. This term, he has already netted six goals. He can be viewed as a threat. Sapporo's two legends, Ono and Inamoto have not had lots of opportunities on the pitch so far, but they have led young players as a text book this season. 


At last sec, Consadole were defeated by FC Machida Zelvia. Sapporo struggled to attack against solid in Machida's defence, while, during the first half, Machida's playmaker as well as former Fagiano's man, Takafumi SUZUKI stroke an opener with a beautiful free kick. At the end of the match, Zelvia added a goal.


Consadole currently stay at 7th place with 10 points. It is expected that the match is going to be tough because both teams are about as good as each other.


2016年4月6日水曜日

JFL Match Review 5th Sec (1st) : VS ReinMeer Aomori FC on April 3

Fagiano Next  2   ReinMeer Aomori FC  3

Aomori are one of the clubs, aiming for J League division 3. This is the first time for Fagiano to face Aomori. Next are expected to make the first victory this season,



This sec, 234 fans came to Okayama's home stadium although it was raining at City Light Stadium. The match was very dramatic. After the break, Next's young attacker, Kato scored an equalizer and Ishikawa added a goal to secure their victory. However, at the end of the match, Aomori's defender, Akamatsu stroke two goals one after another. As a result, Fagiano were shockingly defeated. Now, Okayama have struggled at the bottom of the league. 


At 6th sec, Okayama play against Ryutsu Keizai University FC. Last season, Ryutsu finished in 14th place, which is one place ahead of Next. Red-uniformed club were not able to defeat the rival so that they are expected to prevail against Ryutsu.

2016年4月4日月曜日

Match Review 6th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on April 3

Okayama 1  Tokyo Verdy 1
 

The total attendance:7,184





This sec, attackers, Toyokawa and Katayama were back in the starting line-up. Toyokawa seemed a bit tired since days ago, he traveled back from Portugal for Under 23 International's matches. An ace forward, Oshitani was not listed for this match because he had an uncomfortable feeling on his shoulder.


After the kickoff, the visitors kept pressuring Okayama. It was obvious that more possession belonged to Tokyo. In 14th minute, Akamine had a chance, but could not make it. In 30th minute, Toyokawa took a shot on a header, crossed by Ito, but he headed off the bar. In 38th minute, Iwamasa took a heading, but it was saved by the opponent's goal keeper. On the other hand, Fagiano's defenders successfully kept a clean sheet until the interval. 


During the second half, Verdy actively kept attacking red-uniformed men. In 12th minute, a rookie forward, Fujimoto came in to change the game. He was aggressively trying to play in the box. In 20th minute, head coach, Nagasawa placed Tanaka onto the pitch. Ten minutes later, Katayama headed a long-waited opener to encourage Okayama. In 36th minute, Verdy sent two chance takers, Hiramoto and Kitawaki onto the pitch. Eight minutes later, Kitawaki made an excellent equalizer. Right after that, Tokyo's attacker, Yoshiaki TAKAGI was sent off. During the added time, Fagiano were not able to finalize the match, as a result, the match disappointedly ended in a tie.   



2016年4月1日金曜日

Match Preview 6th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on April 3

Last season, Tokyo performed much better than 2014 term even though the club failed to advanced to the playoffs in 2015. It is obvious that head coach, Togashi reinforced the team's strength dramatically. Therefore, this season, they are highly motivated for the playoffs.


At the last sec, Verdy were defeated by FC Machida Zelvia. Although Tokyo had lots of chances, they struggled to score a goal against the solid in the opponent's defence. While, at the end, the match was finalized by Machida's ace forward, Koji SUZUKI.


After the last season, several talented players joined the club. Yuji FUNAYAMA is one of these. He is the older brother of Chiba's ace forward, Takayuki FUNAYAMA. Last year, he played for Air Force Central FC in Thailand. He has been ever-present this season so far.


A veteran forward, Hiramoto has been in a good condition. At 2nd match, he scored an excellent goal. This season, he is expected to play as a final trump card. At the last sec, he played as a starter. An attacker, Douglas da Silva Vieira is also the one to watch out for.