Match Review 10th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at Kasamatsu Stadium on April 29

Okayama 0 Mito Hollyhock 1

It was fine weather on the first day of the golden week. Fagiano supportors came to the Stadium. The total attendance is 4,471.

Because of the recent tight schedule, the starting line-up of Okayama was quite different from the last sec. A goalkeeper, Nakabayashi, Iwamasa, Kukita and Kaji were listed as squads as well as the last weekend. An attacker, Kubo played as a starter for the first time this season.

During the first half, Okayama were mostly forced to play on their own side because of the rough pitch of the stadium. On the other hand, Mito dominated the match, and in the 20^th minutes, scored a memorable opener. Fagiano were not able to take any shots before the interval.

After the stressful first half, Fagiano's midfielder, Sekido got a penalty kick, but Hollyhock's goalkeeper, Homma showed a fine save. Fagiano failed to equalize the score. The head coach, Nagasawa, sent an ace forward, Oshitani to change the game, however, they couldn't obtain any points, defeated by Hashiratani's men. As a result, Fagiano struggles at 11^th place in the league.

At Kasamatsu Stadium on April 29

We got to Kasamatsu Stadium! It is enjoyable to stop by food stands. 

Lots of Fagiano supportors are excited at the home stadium of Mito Hollyhock! 

Mascots from Okayama also came to promote the tourism. They are called Momocchi on the left, Uracchi on the right. 

Match Preview 10th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at Kasamatsu Stadium on April 29

The overall record standing of Fagiano against Mito is two victories, six losses and five draws. It seems that Okayama are a bit weak in the match against Hollyhock.

The head coach of Mito is Hashiratani, former Japan international defender. He came into Mito as a head coach in 2011. A young striker, Miyaichi Tsuyoshi whose older brother, Miyaichi Ryo playing for FC Twente in Netherland, is the hope in Hollyhock. Another forward, Baba has already scored 3 goals after 9 sec and has been ever-present this season.

At last sec, Mito was defeated by Omiya Ardija. At the match, Hollyhock socored an opening goal, however, during the second half, Omiya scored two goals and Hashiratani's men were lost at the end.

Mito got down to 17 position with 8 points after 9th sec. Fagiano want to dominate the match, scoring an opening goal before the interval.

Match Review 9th Sec : VS Consadole Sapporo at City Light Stadium on April 26

Okayama 0 Consadole Sapporo 1  

For Fagiano, this is the home match again as well as the last match, 8th sec. 10,107 fans gathered at City Light Stadium. Sapporo have played in the division 1 before and is one of the top choices for the playoffs.

In the home team, defender, Ueda was listed as in the starting line-up for the first time this season instead of Takeda. Kubo, a forward was back on the reserve list. On the other hand, in the visitors, the former international, Inamoto played as a starter. The veteran has been ever-present since the opening of the league.

During the first half, Consadole dominated the match with more ball possession. Fagiano struggled to defend Sapporo's attacks in waves. In the extra time, Sapporo's midfielder, Miyazawa finally broke the deadlock.

After the interval, Consadole continued to take the control of the match. In the 13 minutes, Okayama's head coach, Nagasawa introduced two attackers, Kubo and Yajima into the pitch, however, failed to change the game. Fagiano were not able to restore parity to the last. 

Match Preview 9th Sec : VS Consadole Sapporo at City Light Stadium on April 26

Sapporo is one of the top choices for the playoff. Last term, the team finished at 10th position and failed to reach the playoff. In recent years, this former division 1 club has been struggling in the lower league. Last season, Fagiano played against the visitors two times, won at home stadium and lost in Sapporo.


This season, Sapporo bought the former international, Inamoto. He has played as a first string since the opening of this season and been highly beneficial to Consadole. Sapporo's attackers, Tokura and Nazarit are players to watch out for. They have scored 1 goal and 5 goals respectively. a legend, Ono has still been on the injury-list.


At 8th sec, Consadole defeated Mito Hollyhock with Tokura's brilliant decider in Sapporo. Reportedly, Consadole mostly took the control of the match. It seems that the visitors are gradually getting in shape.


Consadole currnetly stays at 10^th with 12 points. It is expected that the match is going to be heated because both teams are about as good as each other.

Match Review 8th Sec : VS Roasso Kumamoto at City Light Stadium on April 19

Okayama 3 Roasso Kumamoto 0

According to the weather forecast, it was rainy on that day, During the match, it stopped showering, however, less than 10,000, 7,060 supportors in total gathered at the stadium for the match.

In Fagiano, an attacker, Katayama was unable to appear because he was out of condition. Instead, the former Gifu forward, Someya was in the starting line-up. This sec, a midfielder, Seno was on the reserve list. He is from Okayama, so he is one of the popular men among locals. In Roasso, an ace forward, Hirashige positioned at front.

During the first half, the visitors gained the upper hand, creating lots of opportunities, however, they couldn't strike an opening goal. On the other hand, in the 30^th minutes, Kaji provided an accurate cross to Ito, who turned 28 years old one day before the match, scoring an excellent heading. The first half ended 1 – 0.

After the interval, Roasso still struggled to equalize the score. They suffered from the solid in Fagiano's defence. In the 12^th minutes, young hope, Yajima came on as a substitute and successfully changed game. 10 minutes after getting into the pitch, he scored another goal. In the 25 minutes, an ace forward, Oshitani made a decider, bring victory to Okayama. After 8^th sec, Fagiano goes up to 5^th with 15 points.

J league division 3:Renofa Yamaguchi & Gainare Tottori in a good start

Both Renofa and Gainare are based in Chugoku region and belong to division 3 this year. Last season, the former was successfully qualified for division 3. The latter has been in the third division since the demotion from division 2 in 2013.

Renofa is at the top spot in division 3 with four winning streak and no losses as of now. The newcomer is making a breakthrough in the league. The top goal scorer of Japan football league in 2014, Kishida has scored four goals in a row. Amazingly, the club's total goal is 15 goals. 

Tottori is one of the top choices for the upper league, however, Gainare stays at 5th position in the leauge. An remarkable player is Hatada. The midfielder has scored 3 goals after 5th sec. Brazilian, Fernandinho is go-to of the team. His performance is likely to determine the fate of Gainare.

Their match-up is popularly called derby match, PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU. They played at opening match on March 15 this season and Renofa won a maiden victory in J league.