Match Review 16th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on May 15

Okayama 0  Thespakusatsu Gunma 1

The total attendance:4,943


 

This sec, veteran side back, Miyazaki back as a starter from an injury list. He was expected to make the team's defense more stable. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Kushibiki started the game.


Six minutes after the kickoff, rookie attacker, Tanaka almost found the net, but Kishibiki made an amazing saving. In the 11th minute, Tanaka's set piece was offside. Afterwards, the home club took a control of the game, however, they struggled to smash the net. In the 16th minute, Mitchell Duke nearly opened the score. In the 33rd minute, Tanaka's attempt was off target. In the 40th minute, Motoyama showed a fine heading, but failed to take a lead. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Six minutes after the break, a corner was given to Okayama. Yanagi had several chances to find the net, but he couldn't. Right after that, his blocking the opponent's attempt saved his team. Later, the red-uniformed men struggled to keep attacking forward. In the 71st minute, they conceded an opener. Right after that, head coach Kiyama sent three fresh players onto the pitch. In the 80th minute, one of the these substitutes, Kawamoto missed the chance for an equalizer. Later, Kiyama's men were not able to make it tie.

Match Preview 16th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at City Light Stadium on May 15

This term, Gunma have been in a good shape so far so that they now target to join the playoffs race. In order for Okayama to get the ticket for the upper league, a victory is a must.


Former Fagiano men, Kushibiki. The first-choice goal keeper is expected to start the game. Gunma's key player is Hiramatsu. This target man is good with header so that their set-pieces should be avoided.

Match Review 15th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena on May 8

Okayama 0 JEF United Chiba 1

The total attendance:5,572 


 

This sec, two Australian attackers, Duke and Muak were back in the starting line-up. They were expected to perform good attacking. Former Fagiano ace striker, Kawamata was not listed for this match.


After the kickoff, Okayama had more ball possession, however, they struggled to create goal-scoring chances. In the 13th minute, a free kick was given to the visitors, but it was blocked by the opponent. In the 34th minute, an experienced goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Four minute, Duke made an attempt. Afterwards, they were not able to smash the net even through they took a control of the game.


A rookie playmaker, Sano was replaced by Kiyama. In the 56th minute, Naruse failed to provide a pass with Tiago ALVES, but it did not work well. In the 58th minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game, however, they struggled to make strikes. In the 73th minute, Kanayama made another good saving. During the added time, Okayama conceded a clincher and lost to the rival.

Match Preview 15th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at FUKUDA DENSHI ARENA on May 8

This former division 1 club have been struggling in the League for more than ten years. This term, they target to join the promotion race.  


One of their key players is Takagi. He has been ever-present so far this season. He can trigger the team's attacking. Former Fagiano ace striker, Kawamata plays for Chiba now. 

Match Review 14th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on May 4

Okayama 2  Mito Hollyhock 1

The total attendance:7,629 

This sec, head coach, Kiyama placed some fresh players in the starting line-up. Korean forward, Han Euigwon started the game for the first time since he joined the club. TIAGO Alves was back as a starter. He was expected to score a goal.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Han entered Mito's box, but he was not able to make an attempt. Four minutes later, Kanayama showed a fine saving. In the 18th minute, TIAGO's strike was ballooned over the bar. One minute later, his another shot was blocked by the opponent. In the 29th minute, he missed the chance to open the score. In the 37th minute, Kawamoto showed a mid-range shot. In the 40th minute, Han's strike was off target. In the 43th minute, TIAGO found the net with his superb shot.


After the break, Okayama aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 54th minute, Han added a second with his excellent strike. In the 60th minute, TIAGO was replaced by Mitchell Duke. In the 70th minute, Duke tried to clinch the game with his header. In the 80th minute, Hamada and Sano came off the bench. In the 89th minute, the home club conceded a goal. Afterwards, they successfully avoided Mito's equalizer.

Match Preview 14th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on May 4

On May 4th, Okayama host Mito at City Light Stadium. Mito try to join the promotion race as well as Okayama so that the red-uniformed men are expected to obtain three points from the rival.


One of their key players is Kinoshita. This forward is well experienced overseas. Okayama are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 13th Sec : VS Tokyo Verdy at City Light Stadium on May 1

Okayama 2 Tokyo Verdy 1  

The total attendance:6,510

 

This sec, an experienced side back, Kawano was back in the starting line-up. Australian target man, Mitchell Duke has been in a good shape so that he was expected to score a goal.


After the kickoff, the home club aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 10th minute, Tanaka tried to find the net, but it was cleared by the opponent. After that, Duke missed the chance to open the score. In the 18th minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. Later, Okayama had more ball possession, however they struggled to make shots. In the 31st minute, Stefan MAUK entered the Tokyo's box, but failed to show a strike. In the 41st minute, he almost score a goal. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Four minutes after the break, Kimura showed a good attacking, but failed to make a strike. In the 53rd minute, Tanaka showed an opening goal, provided by Mauk. In the 57th minute, Duke added a second with his excellent header, assisted by Kawano. In the 65th minute, Kimura was replaced by Abe. In the 67th minute, Duke tried to add a third. In the 71st minute, Tiago Alves and Kiyama came off the bench. In the 79th minute, Okayama conceded a goal. During the added time, Tiago failed to clinch the game. As a result, Kiyama's men barely made a victory.