Match Preview 11th Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at Soyu Stadium on May 1

Akita won the champion of the division 3 last year. This is their first year in the division 2. Their goal in 2021 is to make a surprise and survive in this harsh league.


Former Okayama centre back, Masuda has been ever-present as a firtst-choice. This target man can be his former club's threat at the end of the game.

Match Preview 10th Sec : VS Giravanz Kitakyushu at City Light Stadium on April 25

Okayama 1 Giravanz Kitakyushu 0

The total attendance:3,547

This sec, Uejo was back as a starter. He was expected to score goals since the club have struggled with the lack of shooting ability. Former Fagiano goal keeper, Matsubara was listed on the reserve list.


After the kickoff, home club aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 4th minute, Kawamoto headed off, crossed by Kawano. Two minutes later, Uejo's attempt was blocked by the opponent. In the 10th minute, Kimura missed the chance to open the score. In the 25th minute, rookie attacker, Kimura stroke a superb opener, assisted by Kawano. Afterwards, Arima's men mostly dominated the game. Right before the interval, Uejo tried to add a second with a free kick.


Seven minutes after the break, Kawano failed to double their lead. In the 60th minute, Kawamoto was replaced by Abe. In the 71st minute, Uejo almost found the net. One minute later, he was not able to grasp another chance. Arima sent two young sters, Fukumoto and Shimoguchi onto the pitch. In the 86th minute, Okayama took a counter attack to conclude the game. Later, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.

Match Preview 10th Sec : VS Giravanz Kitakyushu at City Light Stadium on April 25

In 2020, Kitakyushu made a surprise, finishing in the 5th place. After the season, several talented players left the club so that the club are now required to build up themselves again from the beginning.


One of the key players is playmaker, Takahashi. He has been constantly present this season so far. He can trigger the club's attacking. Okayama defenders are required to stop him doing his jobs as much as possible.

Match Review 9th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Shoyu Stadium on April 21

Okayama 0  Thespakusatsu Gunma 1


The total attendance:975

 

Veteran forward, Saito was sidelined due to his injury. Two young attackers, Kawamoto and Miyazaki were back in the starting line-up. Uejo was on the reserve list. He was expected to conclude the game.


During the first half, Okayama were in the driving seat. In the 4th minute, they missed the chance to open the score. In the 15th minute, Yamamoto's attempt was blocked by Gunma. Three minutes later, Kawamoto was not able to grasp another chance. In the 26th minute, Yamamoto stroke a shot, but it was offside. In the 35th minute,rookie playmaker, Hikida's strike was side-netted. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


After the break, the game changed. In the 50th minute, an experienced gool keeper, Kanayama showed a fine saving. Four minutes later, the visitors conceded an opening goal. Right after that, Uejo came off the bench to change the game. In the 61st minute, Kanayama made a superb saving. In the 72nd minute, Shirai missed to equalize the match. In the 85th minute, Uejo nearly made an equalizer. As a result, the red-uniformed were defeated by Gunma.

Match Preview 9th Sec : VS Thespakusatsu Gunma at Shoda Shoyu Stadium on April 21

This season, they aim to survive in this severe season. Therefore, the rival club signed with some talented players to secure their division 2 status.


An ace striker, Omae is one of the key players. The red-uniformed men should be careful for his speed and shooting ability.  Former Fagiano goal keeper, Masubara has been constantly present this season. He must be highly motivated against Okayama.

Match Review 8th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on April 17

Okayama 1 Mito Hollyhock 2

The total attendance:2,902

This sec, a rookie playmaker, Hikida started the game for the first time in his career. Veteran forward, Saito was expected to score his first goal this term.


In the 10th minute, Shirai's cross was cleared by the opponent. In the 20th minute, Uejo nearly smash the net. In the 33th minute, Hikida stoke a shot, but it was off target. Four minutes later, Shirai's attempt was blocked by the rival. Right before the interval, a corner was given to the home club. Shimoguchi brought a lead to his club with an excellent strike.


Four minutes after the break, Hikida's attempt was ballooned over the bar. In the 54th minute, Uejo almost found the net with his mid-range shot. In the 67th minute, Yamamoto was not able to shoot after receiving a ball in Mito's box. In the 70th minute, Okayama conceded an equalizer. In the 75th minute, Kanayama  showed a fine saving. In the 85th minute, Saito was replaced by Miyazaki due to his injury. In the 86th minute, Fukumoto's header was denied by Mito's goal keeper. In the 89th minute, Mito made a clincher. As a result, the red-uniformed men were not able to bring a victory to their fans at their home stadium.

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at City Light Stadium on April 17

Last year, Mito ended up in the 9th position. This season, Mito aim for the ticket for the upper league therefore, Mito made a deals with several talented players.  


The rival's key player is an experienced attacker, Nakayama. He is especially good with heading, can be a target man. In 2020, he scored 13 goals in 38 appearances. Former Mito man, Shirai seems highly motivated against his former club.