2019年8月17日土曜日

Match Review 27th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on August 10

Okayama 0 Omiya Ardija 1

The total attendance: 9,193 



This sec, a young attacker, Kubota was back in the starting line-up. An ace forward, Lee Yong-Jae started the game as a centre forward. He was expected to conclude the game. While, Omiya's Swedish target man, Robin Simovic played as starter.


One minute after the kickoff, Lee Yong-Jae almost found the net with his header, crossed by an attacker, Nakama. In the 10th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori made a fine saving. Three minutes later, he showed another excellent saving. In the 20th minute, Lee Yong-Jae was not able to grasp a chance. In the 40th minute, Nakama nearly smashed the net. One minute later, Lee Yong-Jae headed off. In the 43rd minute, a free kick was given to Okayama,but the set-piece was denied by Omiya's goal keeper. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Ichimori made a good saving, One minute later, he saved his club again. In the 56th minute, Lee Yong-Jae entered the box and try to open the score but his attempt was off target. In the 61st minute, Ichimori denied the rival's free kick. In the 65th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. One minute later, an experienced wingger, Mimura was sent onto the pitch. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chances. In the 80th minute, a young striker, Nakano came off the bench. In the 42th minute, the Korean poacher, failed to break Omiya's line. 

2019年8月15日木曜日

Match Preview 28th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at Denka Big Swan Stadium on August 17

On April 7th, Okayama welcomed Niigata. Two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Three minutes later, a penalty was given to the home club. A playmaker, Ueda's penalty was stopped by Niigata's goal keeper, Otani, but young attacker, Nakama smashed the net. Afterwards, the first period ended in a tie.


Right after the interval, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae blazed fantastic goal. The Korean ace forward doubled the club's lead with his fine strike. However, afterwards, Okayama suffered from Niigata's massive attacks. In the 73rd minute, the home club conceded a goal. During the added time, a defender, Masuda came off the bench to close the game, but right before the end, the match was shockingly equalized by the rival.


Former Gainare Tottori forward, Leonardo is one of the key players in Niigata. Okayama defenders are required to mark the Brazilian attacker with an extra care.

2019年8月12日月曜日

At Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium on July 27

Since March 2011 it has been called Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium for the naming rights. 



The roof area is much smaller than City Light Stadium therefore, rain coat is a must when it rains.


This stadium can accommodate 17,000 people.  



There is shuttle bus service between Kofu station and the stadium.


2019年8月8日木曜日

Match Preview 27th Sec : VS Omiya Ardija at City Light Stadium on August 10

On April 3rd, Okayama met Omiya. During the first half, the visitors struggled to creat chances. In the 37th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Right before the interval, an experienced attacker, Saito missed the chance to smash the net. In the 62nd minute, Saito successfully found the net, assisted by Ueda. Later, Okayama suffered from the host's countercharge.After that, the visitors shockingly conceded two goals. As a result, the red-uniformed men were defeated by former division 1 club.


Swedish target man, Robin Simovic is one of the key players in Omiya. He is now in a good form and has already scored five goals so far this season. Fagiano defenders are required to mark him with an extra care.


At the last sec, Omiya hosted Montedio Yamagata. The match was very exciting. During the first half, Simovic smashed the net twice after Omiya conceded an opening goal. After the break, both clubs added a goal respectively and home club successfully defeated the rival.

2019年8月6日火曜日

Match Review 26th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on August 4

Okayama 0 Ehime FC 2

The total attendance:4,556



This sec, veteran forward, Akamine and an attacker, Sekido were back in the starting line-up. Young strikers, Nakano and Takeda stood by as a substitute. Former Fagiano forward, Fujimoto started the game.


During the first half, Okayama struggled to push forward to the opponent's side. In the 7th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori blocked Ehime's free kick. Five minutes later, Okayama almost conceded an opener. In the 14h minute, Ichimori made another beautiful saving. Three minutes later, an attacker, Nakama tried to smash the net with his long-range attempt. In the 29th minute, Arima's men conceded an opening goal. Seven minutes later, Fujimoto added a second. In the 44th minute, Ichimori denied the rival's attempt. Three minutes later, he made another fine saving.


Right after the interval, Akamine was replaced by Nakano. In the 50th minute, Nakama blazed the shot, but it was denied by Ehime's goal keeper. Two minute, Korean striker, Lee Yong-Jae's shot was ballooned miles over the bar. In the 73rd minute, Ichimori denied Ehime's third. In the 77th minute, an experienced attacker, Mimura came off the bench. In the 87th minute, Sekido tried to find the net, but it was blocked by the home club. Right after that, he was replaced by Takeda. During the added time, Takeda's attempt was denied by Ehime.

2019年8月2日金曜日

Match Preview 26th Sec : VS Ehime FC at Ningineer Stadium on August 4

On June 1st, Okayama hosted Ehime at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. In the 26th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 39th minute, Nakano smashed the net with a fantastic opener. Four minutes later, Ichimori made another great saving. Two minutes after the break, Nakano tried to add a second. In the 59th minute, Lee Yong-Jae failed to double the advantage. In the 75th minute, Nakano headed off target, crossed by Kubota. As a result, the home club successfully defeated the rival.


Former Fagiano forward, Fujimoto is one of key players in Ehime. He has scored five goals with 23 appearances so far. Veteran attacker, Yamase has been constantly present this season. He is also the one to watch out for.


On July 7th, Ehime faced V・VAREN Nagasaki. During the match, Ehime aggressively kept pushing forward, scoring four goals. Even through they conceded a goal afterwards, Ehime successfully defeated the Nagasaki.

2019年8月1日木曜日

Match Review 25th Sec : VS Kashiwa Reysol at City Light Stadium on July 31

Okayama 0 Kashiwa Reysol 4

The total attendance:11,148



This sec, two young attackers, Kubota and Nakano were back in the starting line-up. Two veteran playmakers, Kiyama and Ueda were expected to control the game.


During the match, Okayama struggled to have a possession. In the 2nd minute, the home club conceded an opener due to their mistake. Five minutes later, the rival added a second. In the 18th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. In the 26th minute, Korean attacker, Lee Yong-Jae head off, crossed by Ueda. In the 35th minute, Ichimori showed anther fine saving. In the 43th minute, Ueda's free kick was denied by Kashiwa's defender. In the 45th minute, Ichimori made an excellent blocking.


After the break, Kubota was replaced by Sekido. In the 47th minute, the third was given to Kashiwa due to the home club's own goal. In the 66th minute, Ueda's corner was denied by Kashiwa's goal keeper. Three minutes later, he was replaced by Takeda. In the 71st minute, Nakano failed to smash the net. In the 82nd minute, an experienced attacker, Mimura came off the bench. Three minutes later, Ichimori showed a good saving, but one minute later, they conceded a clincher.