This sec, experienced defender, Kiyama was back as a starter. An ace striker, Lee Yong-Jae and a young attacker, Kubota started the game. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Kushibiki was listed as a starter.
During the first half, Okayama struggled to control the game. In the 4th minute, a free kick was given to the visitors. Kubota's free kick was cleared by the opponent. In the 16th minute, Kiyama got closer to the box but failed to create a chance. Five minutes later, Arima's men conceded an opening goal. In the 28th minute, Kubota's corner was taken care of by Kushibiki. Four minutes later, defender, Hiroki was not able to provide a cross. In the 34th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving.
Two minutes after the break, Kubota's another corner was cleared by the rival. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men had more possession than the first half. In the 58th minute, Kiyama was replaced by a young forward, Fukumoto. One minute later, an attacker, Nakama missed the chance for an equalizer. In the 57th minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 75th minute, Kubota's free kick was denied by Yamagata. Five minutes later, Brazilian poacher, LEO MINEIRO came off the bench to change the game. In the 86th minute, a young defender, Shimoguchi also came in. However, Arima's men were not able to equalize the match.
Last term, Yamagata ended up in the 12th place, failing to get the ticket to the playoffs. While the club advanced to the semi final of the emperor's cup.
Former Fagiano goal keeper, Kushibiki plays for the rival. He has been constantly present as the first choice this season. An ace forward, Sakano is one of the key players. He has scored two goals so far this season.
On April 28, Yamagata faced Avispa Fukuoka. During the match, they aggressively kept pushing forward to control the game, but they struggled to grasp chances. At the end of the match, Montedio successfully made a clincher, obtaining three points.
This sec, Brazilian poacher, LEO MINEIRO was back as a starter. He was expected to finalize the game. Young striker, Fukumoto stood by as a substitute. A goal keeper, Ichimori is becoming a firm fixture in the starting line-up.
During the first half, Okayama struggled to take the initiative of the game. Eight minutes after the kickoff, a free kick was given to Okayama. LEO MINEIRO was not able to grasp the chance to open the score. Seven minutes later, Korean forward, Lee Yong-Jae headed off target. In the 19th minute, thehome team's corner was cleared by the visitors. In the 31st minute, Lee Yong-Jae missed another chance. In the 38th minute, the red-uniformed men conceded an opening goal. Afterwards, Arima's men still struggled to change the game.
One minute after the break, a striker, Nakama tried to equalize the match. In the 51st minute, a young attacker, Kubota's free kick was denied by the rival. In the 58th minute, his another free kick was cleared by Kofu. In the 64th minute, a goal keeper, Ichimori showed an excellent saving. Two minutes later, Fukumoto came off the bench to change the game. In the 69th minute, Lee Yong-Jae almost smashed the net. In the 75th minute, he stroke a fantastic equalizer. During the add time, the Korean goal-scoring machine failed to create the chance for the clincher. The match ended in a tie.
In 2018, Verdy made a breakthrough throughout the season. The club successfully advanced to the final of the playoffs from the 6th place of the division 2 even though they failed to get back to the top league.
The club new head coach, Gary John WHITE and his men now struggle around the bottom of the table. It seems that the English boss are still trying to form his team.
At the last sec, Tokyo hosted Albirex Niigata. Five minutes after the kickoff, Tokyo conceded an opening goal. Afterwards, the home club struggled to take the initiative of the match. In the 65th minute, they successfully made an equalizer, obtaining one point.
This sec, head coach, Arima placed some fresh players such as Takeda, Mukuhara and Mimura. Mimura started the game for the first time this season. Former Fagiano ace forward, Oshitani was listed in the starting line-up.
Three minutes after the kickoff, a free kick was given to the home side. A young attacker, Kubota's cross was denied by the Tokushima. One minute later, Korean poacher, Lee Yong-Jae missed the chance to open the score. In the 6th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 13rd minute, Korean forward's attempt was saved by the rival's goal keeeper. In the 20th minute, a young striker, Nakama almost smashed the net. In the 33rd minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. In the 37th minute, goal keeper, Ichimori showed a fine saving. Four minutes later, Lee Yong-Jae almost found the net. Right before the break, he stroke an excellent equalizer. The first half ended in a tie.
After the break, Mimura was replaced by Brazilian striker, LEO MINEIRO. In the 51st minute, LEO MINEIRO tried to enter the box and add a second, but he was stopped by Tokushima's defender. Seven minutes later, his shot was denied by Tokushima's goal keeper. In the 71st minute, Kubota's free kick did not work well. Four minutes later, Nakama made a brilliant clincher. Afterwards, Okayama suffered from the rival's massive attacks. During the added time, Okayama boss sent two defenders such as Kiyama and Shimoguchi to secure their victory. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully obtained three points.
Last Autumn, the club stayed in the good position for playoffs, but at the end of the season, they struggled to obtain three points, as a result, they finished in the 11th position.
Former Fagiano ace forward, Oshitani plays for the rival. As of now, he has seven appearances with one goal in total so far. He can be the one to watch out for.
At the last sec, Tokushima faced Ehime FC at PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU Derby. During the match, both club aggressively kept pushing forward. In the 34th minute, they conceded an opening goal, however, before the end of the game, Oshitani stroke an excellent equalizer, bringing a point to his club.
This sec, a goal keeper, Ichimori started the game for the first time this season. A young forward, TAKEDA Takuma was listed on the reserve list for the first time this term. Chiba's ace striker, Funayama was not listed for the member of this sec.
In the 9th minute, a playmaker, Ueda was replaced by TAKEDA Shohei due to his leg injury. Afterwards, Okayama face difficulties, creating chances. In the 34th minute, Brazilian poacher, LEO MINEIRO entered the box, but failed to provide a cross. Five minutes later, his another cross was denied by Chiba's goal keeper, Sato. In the 42nd minute, a free kick was given to the visitors. A young attacker, Kubota's set piece was stopped by Sato. Before the end of the first half, Korean forward, Lee Yong-Jae was not able to create a chance in the box. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.
Two minutes after the break, TAKEDA Shohei tried to make a cross, but it was blocked by Sato. One minute later, LEO MINEIRO made an attempt for an opener. In the 53rd minute, an attacker, Nakama missed anther chance. In the 62nd mintue, Kubota failed to blaze the ball. 11 minutes later, he was replaced by an experienced attacker, Mimura. In the 79th minute, Lee Yong-Jae nearly smashed the net. Six minutes later, TAKEDA Takuma came off the bench. During the added time, Mimura tried to make a clincher, but it was off target. As a result, the red-uniformed men obtained only one point.
