Match Preview 39th Sec : VS SC Sagamihara at Gion Stadium on November 14

On March 14th, Okayama visited Sagamihara. Six minutes after the kickoff, Shirai nearly found the net. Later, the visitors aggressively kept pushing forward, but they couldn't open the score. One minute after the break, Uejo's long-ranged shot hit the post. In the 55th minute, Kawamoto almost made an opening goal. In the 88th minute, Kimura's header was off target. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to clinch the match. The game ended in a scoreless tie.


During the season, Sagamihara signed with new head coach, Takagi, in order to make a change. Their mission this season is to survive in the division 2. The red-uniformed men are required to be well-prepared against the rival club.

Match Review 38th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on November 7

Okayama 1 Montedio Yamagata 0

The total attendance:4,692


This sec, Yamamoto was on as a starter for Uejo. Korean forward, LEE Yong-Jae was back on the reserve list. Australian striker, Mitchell Duke was expected to score goals before leaving for his international duty.


Two minutes after the kickoff, a corner was given to the home club, but they were not able to make an attempt. In the 10th minute, Umeda showed a fine blocking. In the 13th minute, Mitchell Duke tried to open the score. Afterwards, Okayama were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 31st minute, Ishige's shot was denied by Yamagata's goal keeper. In the 37th minute, Shimoguchi's strike was off target. In the 45th minute, Ishige smash the net with his superb opening goal.


After the interval, Okayama aggressively tried to push forward. In the 52rd minute, Tokumoto missed the chance to add a second. In the 61st minute, Ishige failed to double their lead. Right after that, Kimura came off the bench to clinch the game. In the 76th minute, LEE Yong-Jae was on for Ishige. Five minutes later, he  nearly found the net. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.

Match Preview 38th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on November 7

On March 28th, Okayama defeated the rival with a clean sheet. During the match, the visitors struggled to have a possession. In the 10th minute, veteran goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 38th minute, Uejo opened the score with his superb volley from their corner. Okayama took the lead. After the break, the red-uniformed men were mostly forced to deal with Yamagata's pressure, however, they successfully obtained the three points.


Yamagata's key player is a young forward, Hayashi. He signed with Yamagata before this season and he has been constantly-present so far. He has got an amazing shooting ability so that the red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 37th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium on November 3

Okayama 2 Ventforet Kofu 1

The total attendance:5,142   

This sec, head coach, Arima placed some fresh players. Mitchell Duke was back as a starter from his suspension. An experienced centre back, Hamada started the game to cover for the first choice, Abe.


After the kickoff, the opponent had more ball possession. In the 8th minute, the free kick was given to Okayama. Mitchell Duke was able to grasp the chance with his superb header. Two minutes later, Uejo successfully added a second with his brilliant attacking. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men showed solid defence even through they struggled to have more ball possession.


After the break, the remained the same. In the 55th minute, Arima's men conceded a goal. Three minutes later, Arima sent three fresh men onto the pitch. One of these, Kimura aggressively tried to push forward to change the game. In the 78th minute, the visitors failed to add a third with their free kick. Later, Okayama made efforts to stop the rival's attacking and obtained three points.

Match Preview 37th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium on November 3

On July 3rd, Okayama were defeated by Kofu. During the match, Okayama struggled to control the game. In the 32nd minute, the home club conceded an opener. In the 35th minute, Miyazaki tried to equalize the game, but it was saved by the rival's keeper. Four minutes after the break, the visitors added a second. In the 82nd minute, a penalty was given to the opponent and they added a thirdth. During the added time, Uejo found the net with his superb strike, but it was too late to equalize the game.


Kofu's key player is Izumisawa. He has been constantly present as a first choice. He is the one who triggers Kofu's attacking. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 36th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on October 31

Okayama 1 Albirex Niigata 1

The total attendance:5,578

This sec, an experienced forward, Yamamoto and a rookie attacker, Kimura were back in the starting line-up. Mitchell Duke was suspended for this match. Former Fagiano playmaker, Shimada was on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to have a ball possession. In the 7th minute, Umeda showed a superb blocking. In the 13th minute, Kimura missed the chance to open the score. In the 15th minute, Uejo smash the net with his excellent opener. In the 36th minute, he tried to add a second with his mir-range shot. Right after that, Tokumoto's attempt was ballooned over the bar.


Five minutes after the break, Kimura entered Niigata's box and tried to double their lead, but it was an offside. In the 55th minute, Uejo almost found the net with his long-distance shot. In the 56th minute, Okayama conceded an equalizer. Right after that, Kawamoto was on for Tokumoto to change the game. In the 78th minute, he headed off target. During the added time, Uejo failed to find the net. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to clinch the game.

Match Preview 36th Sec : VS Albirex Niigata at City Light Stadium on October 31

On June 13rd, Okayama defeated the Niigata. After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a possession. While, the rival club aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 16th minute, Kawamoto missed the chance to open the score.  In the 43rd minute, Uejo almost smash the net. In the 67th minute, he made an excellent opening goal. Afterwards, the visitors made efforts and successfully kept a clean sheet.


Former Fagiano playmaker, Shimada has been constantly ever-present this season. He can be the one to watch out for. The red-uniformed men must be careful for the through passes he produces.