Match Preview 41st Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Shoyu Stadium on December 16

On August 22nd, Okayama welcomed Gunma. In the 20th minute, Uejo nearly smashed the net. In the 42nd minute. he made his effort to change the game. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. Three minutes after the break, LEE Yong-Jae almost found the net. In the 55th minute, the home club conceded an opening goal. During the added time, Mimura missed the chance for an equalizer.

Match Review 40th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND soft Stadium on December 13

Okayama 0  Montedio Yamagata 2 

The total attendance:4,561

This sec, young centre back, Abe started the game. Veterean playmaker, Uda was back in the starting line-up. Another veteran striker, Akamine stood by as a substitute to change the game. 

Two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to attack forward. In the 19th minute, the opponent added a second. In the 25th minute, Popp William showed a fine saving. Later, the red-uniformed men were mostly forced to play on their own side. 

Abe was replaced by Hamada. In the 52nd minute, Uejo's strike was denied by Yamagata's goal keeper, Fujishima.  In the 65th minute, his another attempt was off target.  Afterwards, the visitors struggled to create chances. In the 87th minute, Akamine was on for Saito, but Okayama could not smash the net. 

Match Preview 40th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND soft Stadium on December 13

Okayama host Yamagata on September 23rd. Three minutes after the kickoff, goal keeper, Popp William made a fine saving. In the 34th minute, Shimizu was replaced by Saito due to his injury. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. Four minutes after the break, Saito smashed the net with his spectacular header, crossed by Shirai. In the 80th minute, the game was equalized by the opponent. In the 87th minute, Paulinho almost found the net. Four minutes later, he made a clincher with a penalty. The red-uniformed men successfully obtained three points. 

Match Review 39th Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium on December 6

Okayama 1  Ryukyu 1

The total attendance:1,609

This sec, Shirai was back as a starter. Former Ryukyu men, Tokumoto and Uejo were listed in the starting line-up. Ueda stood by as a substitute. 

After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a possession. In the 5th minute, Tokumoto's cross was blocked by the opponent. In the 25th minute, Popp William showed a fine saving. Afterwards, Arima's men were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 40th minute, LEE Yong-Jae nearly smash the net with his mid-range shot. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.

11 minutes after the break, Saito almost opened the score. Two minutes later, head coach, Arima sent three men, Yamamoto, Sekido and Ueda onto the pitch. In the 25th minute, a penalty was given to the visitors. Ueda scored an opening goal. In the 81st minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an equalizer. In the 88th minute, Shimizu was on for Saito to clinch the game, but the match ended in a tie. 

Match Preview 39th Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium on December 6

At the 9th sec, Okayama welcomed Ryukyu. During the match, Okayama struggled to have a possession. The home club had few chances, however, Mimura smashed the net, encouraging his team mates. Afterwards, the game remained the same. Arima's men showed a solid defense against the rival. Mimura and Shimizu were replaced by Sekido and Lee Yong-Jae respectively to change the game. However, in the 59th minute, Ryukyu made an equalizer with their free kick. In the 84th minute, it was turned around by the visitors. As a result, the red-uniformed men dropped three points.

Match Review 38th Sec : VS Avispa Fukuoka at Pikara Stadium on December 2

Okayama 1 Avispa Fukuoka 1

 

The total attendance: 1,181 

This sec,  two veteran players, Tanaka and Akamine were back in the starting line-up. It'd been announced that Akamine leaves the club after the season. He was expected to score his first goal this term. 

 

In the 12th minute, Hamada tried to find the net from their set pieces. Later, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward, but they struggled to create chances. In the 41st minute, LEE Yong-Jae nearly opened the score, crossed by Ueda. While, the red-uniformed defenders made efforts to keep a clean sheet until the break. 

 

Four minutes after the interval, Saito's  attempt was side-netted.  In the 53rd minute, the home club conceded an opening goal. In the 58th minute, LEE Yong-Jae stroke an excellent equalizer with his header.  Three minutes later, Shirai and Shimizu were on for Ueda and Akamine.  However, afterwards, they struggled to clinch the game. As a result, the match ended in a tie.

Match Preview 38th Sec : VS Avispa Fukuoka at Pikara Stadium on December 2

On July 25th, Okayama visited Fukuoka. During the first half, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 40th minute, Arima's men conceded an opening goal.In the 59th minute, An experienced playmaker, Ueda almost found the net with his free kick. Six minutes later, goal keeper, Popp William made a fine saving. The red-uniformed men failed to equalize the game despite their efforts.