Match Preview 2nd Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at City Light Stadium on March 7

Kanazawa finished in the 18th place last year. During the season, they were not able to establish solid defenses. This season, they aim to compete for the promotion race. This is the opening match at home stadium of 2021 season so that Okayama are expected to defeat the rival and bring joy to their fans. 

 

This year, Kanazawa signed with young defender, Matsuda on a loan from the second placed of the 2020 devision 1, Gamba Osaka. He is expected to enhance Kanazawa's defensive strength. While, Okayama's attacker are expected to smash the net and bring a victory to their fans.

Match Review 1st Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Kanseki Stadium on February 28

Okayama 2 Tochigi SC 0


The total attendance:4,616

This is the opening match of 2021 season. Some of the new signings were placed in the starting line-up. Young attacker, Miyazaki was one of these. He was expected to conclude the game with his goal. While, former Fagiano playmaker, Ueda started the game.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 4th minute, Shirai's attempt was denied by the opponent. In the 22nd minute, a penalty was given to the visitors. Miyazaki scored an opener. In the 28th minute, a veteran goal keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Afterwards, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward.


After the break, the game remained the same, but Okayama struggled to make shots. In the 62nd minute, Shirai's corner was cleared by Tochigi. In the 69th minute, Yamamoto and Abe came off the bench. Six minutes later, Kiyama doubled their lead with his superb strike. In the 86th minute, Saito almost added the third. As a result, Arima's men successfully kept a clean sheet.

Match Preview 1st Sec : VS Tochigi SC at Kanseki Stadium on February 28

This is the opening match of new season. In 2020, Tochigi made efforts, ending up in the 10th place, that was better than expected. This year, their mission is to compete for the promotion. 

 

 
This year, Tochigi signed with former Fagiano playmaker, Ueda. His departure from Okayama was a surprise so that he must be motivated to face us. The red-uniformed men are required to be careful especially about his set-pieces.

Start-up for 2021 season

On January 16th, the club held a press conference for the upcoming season. Needless to say, the head coach, Arima is highly expected to lead the outfit to get ticket for the upper league.


Last year, Okayama struggled in the mid-table and eventually, ended up in the 17th place, worse than the 9th in 2019. This upcoming season, the red-uniformed club are highly expected to show more stable performances throughout the year.


During the transfer period, the club made a deal with several young talents to reinforce their total strengths. Young goal keeper, Umeda and centre back, Inoue can be the club's key player.

2021:Tottori and Imabari have the chance for promotion

Last term, Tottori ended up in the 5th place, better than 2019 season. After the season, veteran Brazilian attacker, Fernandinho made an retirement. And also, young centre back, Inoue signed with Okayama so that they might struggle in the first part of the new season.


The 7th placed in 2020, Imabari FC signed with some talents as of now. Toya is one of these. The young forward is on a loan deal from the division 1 club, Avispa Fukuoka. He can be the one to cover up for the former Imabari's ace forward, Hayashi.


Two clubs aim for the upper league with their new signings this upcoming season.

The club's transfer information #6 / 2020

Young midfielder, Takuma Takema leaves Okayama. He had no appearances in 2020.


Another young attacker, Carlos Duke plays for the division 2 rival, Machida Zelvia on a loan from the club. He is expected to improve himself there.

The club's transfer information #5 / 2020

An experienced playmaker, Shohei Takeda signed with the division 2 rival, Kyoto Sanga. He played for Ventforet Kofu on a loan from Okayama last year.


The club signed with Kawano from Mito Hollyhock. He has 18 appearances for Mito in 2020. This defender is expected to enhance the club's solid defense.


Young goal keeper, Umeda joins the club on a loan from the division 1 club, Shimizu S-pulse. He can be the hope, who can cover up for the former first choice keeper, Popp William.