Match Preview 16th Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at Transcosmos Stadium on May 17

The rival club have been in a good form so far this season even though they couldn't make a good start when this term began.


Former Fagiano playmaker, Otake plays for Nagasaki. If he appears at the match, his former team mates are required to stop him providing superb through passes.

Match Review 15th Sec : VS Omiya Ardijia at City Light Stadium on May 13

Okayama 1  Omiya Ardijia 1

The total attendance:5,600

This sec, veteran goal keeper, Kanayama started the game for the first time this season. another veteran playmaker, Kawai was back in the starting line-up.


After the kickoff, the home club tried to keep forward. In the 7th minute, Sakaragawa received the ball from Jordy Buijs, but it was offside. In the 11th minute, he was not  able to grasp anther chance. In the 15th minute, Kawai's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Three minutes later, Tanaka's header was denied by the rival's keeper. Afterwards, Kiyama's men continued to take control of the game. In the 42th minute, a penalty was given to Okayama, but Tiago was not able to open the score.


Six minutes after the break, Tiago's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 59th minute, Sakuragawa's header was off target. Four minutes later, Mauk and Tabei came  off the bench to change the game. Right after that, Sakuragawa missed the chance for an opener. In the 74th minute, Tanaka smash the net with his amazing strike.  However, during the added time, the game was equalized by Omiya. As a result, the home club lost two points.

Match Preview 15th Sec : VS Omiya Ardijia at City Light Stadium on May 13

The former division 1 club have been struggling in the division 2 in the recent years. Needless to say, their target is to get back to the upper league. 

Veteran forward, Tomiyama is one of the key players to watch out for. If the red-uniformed men can stop him, they will be likely to have a victory.

Match Review 14th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Gion Stadium on May 7

Okayama 1  Machida Zelvia 1

The total attendance:3,477 

This sec, Tiago was back as a starter instead of Mauk. While Mauk was on the reserve list. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Popp William started the game as well as Duke.  


After the kickoff, the visitors struggled to have more ball possession since it was slippery on the pitch due to the rainy. In the 10th minute, Wakasa's attempt was off target. Three minutes later, Yanagi showed a good blocking. In the 16th minute, Tiago opened the score with his superb strike. Afterwards, the red-uniformed made efforts to keep stopping the rival's attacking. Right before the interval, Sakuragawa missed the chance to add a second.


Two minutes after the break, Jordy Buijs's header was slightly over the bar. In the 55th minute, the game was equalized by the opponent. In the 62nd minute, Mauk and Lucas came off the bench. In the 73rd minute, Hotta made a fine saving. In the 82th minute, Jordy Buijs almost made a clincher. During the added time, Hotta made another good saving. As a result, the match ended in a tie.

Match Review 13th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on May 3

Okayama 2 Montedio Yamagata 0

The total attendance:10,909

This sec, Semba and Mauk were back in the starting line up. Two Brazilian forwards, Tiago and Lucas stood by on the bench. They were expected to clinch the game.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to have more ball possession. They tried to provide passes with their target man, Sakuragawa. In the 19th minute, Sano's attempt was blocked by the opponent. Three minutes later, Mauk's strike was off target. In the 34th minute, Hotta made a fine saving. Afterwards, Kiyama's men made efforts to keep attacking, but couldn't find the net. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. 

Four minutes after the break, Semba smash the net with his amazing strike. Two minutes later, Sakuragawa added a second with his excellent header. In the 58th minute, Sakuragawa was replaced by Tiago. In the 79th minute, Hotta showed another good saving. Four minutes later, Okayama's head coach sent Takagi and Motoyama to conclude the game. Afterwards, they successfully kept a clean sheet against the rival.

Match Preview 14th Sec : VS Machida Zelvia at Gion Stadium on May 7

This sec, Machida have been in a good form as one of the　title favorites in the division 2 this season after signing several talents.


Fagiano Former ace striker, Duke is one of these. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care. Okayama are expected to defeat the rival club in the top group of the table.

Match Preview 13th Sec : VS Montedio Yamagata at City Light Stadium on May 3

This sec, Okayama host their fateful opponent, Montedio Yamagata which defeated the club at the playoffs last year. This season, the rival club have been in a slump.

The rival's head coach, Peter Cklamovski was sacked and now, his assistanse coach,Watanabe took over the team. Watanabe is now on the way to build up his team.