2016年6月16日木曜日

JFL Match Review 15th Sec (1st) : VS Vanraure Hachinohe on June 4

Fagiano Next  0  Vanraure Hachinohe 1

This season, a new stadium in Hachinohe is scheduled to be completed, which means the club would meet all of the requirements as the division 3 club except for performances. Therefore, the club seem highly motivated this term.


 
A young attacker, Kobayashi was back on the reserve list. Okayama actively kept attacking even though it was raining. However, in the 14th minute, Hachinohe's defender, Narita smashed an opener. Later, Next were not able to equalize the game.

The first stage of Japan Football League finished. Okayama ended up at the bottom of the league. Soon, the socond stage will begin. In order to remain in the league next season, Fagiano Next are expected to regain lost ground.

2016年6月14日火曜日

Match Review 18th Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga FC at City Light Stadium on June 12 

Okayama 2  Matsumoto Yamaga FC 1

The total attendance: 8,193



This sec, a legend, Kaji was back as a starter. A veteran defender, Sawaguchi was listed in the starting line-up. Fagiano's attackers such as Akamine, Ito and Oshitani were expected to play as a chance-taker. While, former Fagiano's men, Kiyama and Ishihara were listed as a starter. A defender, Goto stood by as a substitute.


During the first period, both clubs struggled to play well since it was raining at the stadium. In 7th minute, Sekido stroke a mid-range shot. Later, Yajima also took a shot from the outside of the box. However, both were not able to grasp the chance. In 17th minute, Nakabayashi showed a brilliant saving. In 29th minute, Nakabayashi stopped Ishihara's fine shot to encourage his team. Two minutes later, Katayama was not able to grasp the chance. In 45th minute, Oshitani failed to make an opener. During the added time, Yajima scored an opening goal with a penalty kick.


Three minutes after the interval, Oshitani almost found the net. One minute later, the rival's attacker, Ishihara headed off. In 52th minute, Takeda showed a good defence, encouraging his team. Three minutes later, Ito took a mid-range shot, but it was blocked by Matsumoto's goal keeper. In 56th minute, Sawaguchi added a goal with his header. In 68th minute, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench to finalize the match, but five minutes later, Yamaga's ace attacker, Takasaki netted a goal. In 77th minute, a defender, Shinohara came in to reinforce his team's defence. Four minutes later, Toyokawa's shot was blocked by the opponent's keeper. In 83th minute, Yajima failed to add a third with his mid-range shot. Later, Okayama made a strong showing in defence, securing their victory.

2016年6月11日土曜日

Match Preview 18th Sec : VS Matsumoto Yamaga FC at City Light Stadium on June 12 

Matsumoto are one of the top choices for the playoffs. In 2015, the club ended up at 16th position in the division 1 and got demoted to the division 2. Therefore, Yamaga are highly motivated to avenge its defeat.


In Matsumoto, there are several fomer Fagiano's men. A midfielder, Kiyama is one of them. This season, He has mainly played as a first-choice defender, but he used to be a forward when he was in Okayama. A defender, Goto and an attacker, Ishihara have not been able to play as a regular so far this season.


At the last sec, Yamaga defeated the first place, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, 3 - 2.  During the first period, Matsumoto's attacker, Takasaki and Yamamoto scored a goal respectively, while, after the break, Sapporo's ace striker, Tokura stroke two excellent goals, encouraging his team. In 81st minute, Matsumoto's midfield player, Iwama smashed a decisive, securing his club's victory.


Recently, Matsumoto have been in a good shape. Especially, an attacker, Takasaki has made a great contribution as a chance taker. The club stay in the 2nd place with 32 points. The match is expected to be very tough for Okayama.

2016年6月9日木曜日

Match Review 17th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on June 8

Okayama 3  Tokushima Vortis 2

The total attendance:3,218



This sec, a defender, Shinohara was back in the starting line-up. An ace striker, Oshitani was expected to play as a chance taker. An attacker, Kubo was listed on the reserve list. While,Tokushima's forward, Yamasaki played as a starter.


Four minutes after the kickoff, a young playmaker, Yajima showed a long-range shot. In 9th minute, Akamine headed off, crossed by a defender, Takeda. Five minutes later, the opponent's attacker, Yamasaki took a shot in the box. In 20th minute, Vortis's forward, Sato netted an opener, bringing forces to his club. In 26th minute, Sekido showed a mid-range shot to change the game. Four minutes later, Takeda made an equalizer with a corner kick. Three minutes later, Oshitani had a chance, but he was not able to grasp it. In 39th minute, an attacker, Ito added an excellent goal, assisted by Katayama. Later, Akamine almost found the net, but it was blocked by a goal keeper, Hasegawa.


During the second half, in 51st minute, Katayama made a good offence, but it was blocked by Hasegawa. Eight minutes later, Akamine failed to add a goal, provided by Oshitani. In 63th minute, Nakabayashi stopped the rival's header. In 67th minute Oshitani smashed a brilliant third, encouraging red-uniformed men. Later, Tokushima sent two attackers, Hasegawa and Watari onto the pitch. After that, Akamine almost added a fourth with a mid-range shot. In 78th minute, Watari stroke a second, bringing forces to the rival. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa came off the bench to change the game. However, Okayama suffered to deal with Watari. Fagiano's defenders made a strong showing to secure their victory.

2016年6月7日火曜日

Match Preview 17th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on June 8

This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU Derby match, therefore, lots of Fagiano fans are expected to come to Tokushima for this away match. Okayama are anticipated to defeat the rival to chase the top group.


After the last season, an experienced head coach, Kobayashi stepped down and an assistant head coach, Nagashima took up the post. A young forward, Yamasaki has constantly appeared at matches this season. He is from Okayama prefecture and he used to play for the division 1 club, Sagan Tosu. He has already scored three goals this term.


On June 4, Tokushima faced FC Machida Zelvia. They had a close game. At the end of the first half, Machida's ace striker, Koji SUZUKI scored an opener with a penalty kick. Later, Vortis actively kept attacking, but they failed to equalize the match.


This season, Tokushima have gradually been getting closer to the top group. At 13th sec, Tokushima defeated one of the title hopefuls, Shimizu S-Pulse, 1 - 0, therefore, the match is expected to be tough.

2016年6月5日日曜日

Match Review 16th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on June 4

Okayama 2  Roasso Kumamoto 1

The total attendance: 7,308


This sec, a young defender, Shinohara did not appear because of the suspension, therefore, Katayama was surprisingly placed as a defender. Mimura and Tanaka started as a wing half. A young play maker, Yajima was back in the starting line-up. While, former Fagiano's man, Ueda played as a starter.


During the first half, in the 10th minute, a captain, Iwamasa showed a nice shot. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Toyokawa tried to receive a ball in the box, but it was blocked by the opponent. Later, Nagasawa's men actively kept attacking. In 24th minute, Tanaka smashed a wonderful opener, bringing forces to his team. Two minutes later, Katayama headed off, provided by Yajima. In 38th minute, Toyokowa was not able to add a goal with his mid-range shot. Three minutes later, he had another chance, but he was not able to grasp it.


Two minutes after the break, Toyokawa headed off. Right after that, Akamine stroke a shot. In 48th minute, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving. Three minutes later, Kumamoto's Brazilian striker, Anderson made an equalizer. In 65th minute, Yajima scored a decisive with a penalty kick. In 74th minute, an ace striker, Oshitani came in to finalize the game. Later, Kumamoto's veteran attacker, Maki was placed to change the game. In 81st minute, Iwamasa headed off. Later, a rookie attacker, Fujimoto was sent into the pitch. In 89th minutes, Mimura stroke a mid-range shot. After that, Okayama's defenders made a strong showing to secure their victory.

2016年6月2日木曜日

Match Preview 16th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on June 4

The overall record standing of Fagiano against Roasso is four victories, four losses and seven draws. In order to catch up with the top group, Fagiano are expected to bring a victory to their fans.


Former Fagiano's defender, Ueda has been ever-present as a regular this term. It seems that Fagiano supporters look forward to seeing him at City Light Stadium. A veteran forward, Maki plays a spiritual pillar. He usually comes in as a substitute to change the game.


At last sec, Kumamoto met FC Machida Zelvia. Kumamoto actively kept attacking, however, Machida's ace striker, Koji Suzuki netted an opener. Roasso struggled to equalize the game even though the team had several chances. After the break, Suzuki added a decisive second

 

Right after the beginning of this season, Kumamoto were in a good shape, but after the earthquake, which happened in Mid April, the club were not able to continue the league for a month. Since the club came back to the campaign three weeks ago, Kumamoto have been in a slump.