At the last match against Chiba, two minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal by Kawamata. In the 14th minute, the rival added a second. Nine minutes later, Uejo's free kick hit the bar. Two strikers, Shimizu and Yamamoto came off the bench. In the 84th minute, Yamamoto found the net with his superb header. However, afterwards, the red-uniformed men were not able to equalize the match.
Okayama 0 Zweigen Kanazawa 0
The total attendance:1,045
This sec, two veteran centre backs, Hamada and Tanaka were back in the starting line-up. Another veteran playmaker, Ueda was listed on the reserve list.
One minute after the kickoff, rookie attacker, Noguchi tried to open the score, but it was off target. In the 16th minute, Saito nearly found the net. In the 23rd minute, goal keeper, Popp William showed an excellent saving. In the 28th minute, Saito entered the box, but his cross was blocked by the opponent. In the 42nd minute, Popp William made another superb saving. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.
14 minutes after the break, Noguchi was replaced by Yamamoto. However, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 61st minute, Brazilian playmaker, Paulinho couldn't hit the target with his mid-range shot. In the 76th minute, Ueda was on for Paulinho. In the 84th minute, Uejo almost smashed the net. During the added time, Yamamoto missed the chance to clinch the game, crossed by Shimoguchi. As a resultm, both clubs shared a point.
Okayama host the rival on February 23rd, In the 20th minute, Popp William showed a fine saving. In the 34th minute, he made another excellent saving. Afterwards, Arima's men had more possession, however, they struggled to create chances. The first half ended in a scoreless tie. In the 50th minute, Uejo almost found the net. In the 80th minute, Lee Yong-Jae made a fantastic opening goal. Two minutes later, a young attacker, Matsuki made a debut. As a result, the red-uniformed men kept a clean sheet.
Okayama 1 Albirex Niigata 1
The total attendance:4,793
This sec, head coach, Arima placed six changes in the starting line-up. An experienced centre back, Hamada missed the match due to his injury. Former Fagiano playmaker, Shimada started the game.
During the match, Okayama struggled to have a possession. Three minutes after the kickoff, a goal keeper, Popp William showed a fine saving. In the 10th minute, Uejo's attempt was blocked by the opponent's goal keeper. In the 22nd minute, Popp William made another superb saving. In the 45th minute, Yamamoto nearly found the net with his header. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.
After the break, Saito came off the bench. Afterwards, the game remained unchanged. Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 77th minute, Popp William made a good blocking. In the 81st minute, Saito smashed the net with his excellent strike. However, six minutes later, the game was equalized. During the added time, Uejo was not able to clinch the match. As a result, both club shared a point.
At the 12th sec against Niigata, in the 31st minute, Lee, Yong-Jae entered the box, but his cross was blocked. Before the break, Shirai's free kick was saved by the rival's keeper. Six minutes after the interval, Mimura missed the chance to open the score. In the 69th minute, , Lee Yong-Jae's header was denied by the opponent's keeper. In the 86th minute, Shirai smashed the net with his fantastic opener. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully defeated the former division 1 club.
Okayama 3 Omiya Ardija 2
The total attendance:3,594
This sec, veteran players, Tanaka and Saito were back as a starter. Another veteran forward, Akamine missed the match due to his leg injury.
Five minutes after the kickoff, Sekido made an attempt, but it was blocked by Omiya's defender. Seven minutes later, the home club conceded an opener. In the 17th minute, Sekido was not able to grasp another chance. In the 19th minute, Popp William showed an amazing saving. In the 34th minute, Mimura almost found the net.
Four minutes after the kickoff, Saito failed to hit the target. In the 59th minute, Shirai stroke an equalizer with his fantastic mid-range shot. Three minutes later, a substitute, Yamamoto added a second with his superb strike. In the 64th minute, Shirai scored an excellent clincher. In the 73rd minute, Omiya added a second. In the 84th minute, young players, Noguchi and Matsuki came off the bench. As a result, the red-uniformed men successfully defeated the former division 1 club for the first time in the club's history.
At the 17th sec against Omiya, in the 11th minute, Lee Yong-Jae's header was off target. In the 21st minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 32nd minute, Shimizu nearly found the net with his header. Two minutes after the break, Uejo equalized the game with an amazing mid-range shot. Four minutes later, he failed to make a clincher. As a result, the match ended in a tie.
