Match Review 36th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on September 14

Okayama 0 Tokushima Vortis 1

The total attendance: 3,766


This sec, Senba and Motoyama were back in the starting line-up. Two ace forwards, Tiago and Duke started the game. They were expected to score goals.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to face Tokushima's solid defense. In the 9th minute, Duke failed to provide a through pass with Tiago. In the 28th mintue, Tokumoto's free kick did not work well. In the 36th minute, Duke's header was off target. In the 43rd minute, Jordy Buijs's free kick was ballooned over the bar. In the 45th minute, Hotta showed a superb saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Eight minutes after the break, the visitors conceded an opening goal. In the 56th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent three fresh men, Tanaka, Han and Kawai onto the pitch. In the 60th minute, Jordy Buijs's free kick was saved by Tokushima's keeper. In the 66th minute, Hotta made another fine saving. Later, Okayama kept pushing forward, but they were not able to make finishes.

Match Preview 36th Sec : VS Tokushima Vortis at Pocarisweat Stadium on September 14

On February 27th, The club host Tokushima. Three minutes after the kickoff, TIAGO smash the net with his excellent opener. In the 6th minute, Duke almost added a second, Later, Okayama tried to control the game. In the 40th minute,the red-uniformed men conceded an equalizer. Two minutes after the break, the red uniformed men struggled to have ball possession. In the 71st minute, Kimura came off the bench to change the game. Afterwards, Okayama were not able to make a clincher. The match ended in a tie.


This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY. The match is highly expected to be heated.  

Match Review 35th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on September 10

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 1

The total attendance:8,191


It had been only ten days since the last time they met. This sec, Hamada and Naruse were back in the starting line-up. Hamada was expected to play for the first choice, centre back, Yanagi.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Hatta made a fine saving. In the 9th minute, Tanaka was not able to grasp the chance, crossed by Duke. In the 28th minute, Tiago tried to open the score, but it was blocked by Yamagata's keeper. Later, the home club kept pushing forward for an opening goal, however, the first half ended in a scoreless tie.  


Four minutes after the break, a free kick was given to the opponent and they scored an opener. In the 55th minute, Tiago made an equalizer with his super strike. In the 71st minute, Hamada was not able to make a clincher with his header. Three minutes later, Han and Nagai came off the bench. In the 76th minute, Duke smash the net his excellent header. As a result, Okayama successfully defeated the rival.

Match Preview 35th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on September 10

On August 31sh, Okayama visited Yamagata again.This sec restarted from the 11th minute due to the misjudgement of the referee at the match on April 3rd. Korean forward, Han started the game.In the 11th minute, Okayama started the game with their free kick in Yamagata's box. Their tactic worked well and Jordy Buijs opened the score with his spectacular strike. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to have a ball possession. During the second period, the red-uniformed men were mostly forced to defend Yamagata's attacking. During the added time, Han clinched the game with his excellent shot. As a result, Okayama successfully obtained three points.


In order to catch up with top two clubs, Okayama are expected to defeat the rival again.

Match Review 34th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on September 4

Okayama 2  Machida Zelvia 0

The total attendance:10,584

This sec, Tanaka, Tokumoto and Tiago were back in the starting line-up. The club's top scorer, Tiago was expected to score goals. Nagai was on the reserve list.  


After the kickoff, Okayama showed good attackings. In the 5th minute, Kawai's shot hit the post and Tanaka pushed the ball into the net. In the 16th minute, Duke nearly added a second with his header. In the 35th minute, Tiago almost found the net with his mid-range shot. While, Kiyama's defenders made efforts to keep a clean sheet.  


Nine minutes after the break, Sano added a second with his superb strike. Three minutes later, Motoyama came off the bench. Afterwards, they kept pushing forward. In the 70th minute, Jordy Buijs tried to add a third with his header. In the 72nd minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Han and Nagai onto the pitch. In the 74th minute, Tanaka made an attempt. Three minutes later, Nagai's shot was denied by Machida's goal keeper. As a result, Okayama defeated the opponent.

Match Preview 34th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at City Light Stadium on September 4

On March 13th, Okayama lost to Machida, 1 - 3.  After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to take a control of the game. In the 20th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 23rd minute, Tanaka almost equalized the game with his header. In the 49th minute, the opponent doubled their lead. Four minutes later, the rival added a third. In the 59th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Kimura and Mauk to change the game. In the 80th minute, Kawamoto smash the net with his superb strike. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to find the net.


Former Fagiano first-choice goal keeper, Popp William plays for Machida. He knows well about Okayama therefore he can be the one to watch out for.

Match Review 8th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at ND soft Stadium on August 31

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 0

The total attendance:4,805 

This sec restarted from the 11th minute due to the misjudgement of the referee at the match on April 3rd. Korean forward, Han started the game.


In the 11th minute, Okayama started the game with their free kick in Yamagata's box. Their tactic worked well and Jordy Buijs opened the score with his spectacular strike. Afterwards, the visitors struggled to have a ball possession. In the 23rd minute, Han almost added a second. In the 28th minute, Sano nearly smash the net. Right after that, Mauk was able to grasp anther goal-scoring chance.


During the second period, the red-uniformed men were mostly forced to defend Yamagata's attacking. In the 58th minute, Hotta made a fine saving. In the 32rd minute, Saito and Naruse came off the bench to change the game. However, they still struggled to create chances. During the added time, Han clinched the game with his excellent shot. As a result, Okayama successfully obtained three points.