Match Preview 32nd Sec : VS FC Ryukyu at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium on October 2

On June 19th, Okayama welcomed Ryukyu. After the kickoff, Okayama were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 16th minute, Umeda showed a superb saving, shot by former Okayama forward, Shimizu. In the 42nd minute, Miyazaki's strike hit the post, however, Uejo smash the net with brilliant opener.  In the 61st minute, Shirai doubled their lead with his excellent strike. In the 84th minute, Kimura added a third with his fantastic shot. While, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet.


Former Fagiano ace forward, Akamine can be the one to watch out for. This veteran knows well about Okayama so that the red-uniformed men are required to take care of him with an extra care.

Match Review 31th Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at City Light Stadium on September 26

Okayama 1  Blaublitz Akita 1

The total attendance:4,835 

 

This sec, head coach, Arima placed the same starting line-up as the last sec. Young forward, Kawamoto was listed on the reserve list. He was expected to clinch the game. Former Fagiano centre back, Masuda started the game.  


Four minutes after the kickoff, Mitchell Duke tried to open the score, but his attempt was off target. Afterwards, he aggressively kept pushing forward as a target man. In the 14th minute, the home club conceded an opening goal. Afterwards, they struggled to create chances. In the 37th minute, Ishige tried to equalize the game with his free kick. Two minutes later, his header was denied by Akita's goal keeper.


Two minutes after the break, Ishige's strike was cleared by the opponent. In the 55th minute, his free kick was cleared by Akita. In the 66th minute, Arima sent LEE Yong-Jae and Kimura onto the pitch to change the game. In the 77th minute, Mitchell Duke nearly found the net. In the 45th minute, LEE Yong-Jae missed the chance for an equalizer. During the added time, Abe smash the net with a superb equalizer. As a result, the match ended in a tie.

Match Preview 31st Sec : VS Blaublitz Akita at City Light Stadium on September 26

May 1st, Okayama visited Akita for the first time. After the kickoff, the visitors had more possession. In the 33rd minute, a free kick was given to the red-uniformed men. Yamamoto smash the net with a superb opener, assisted by Tokumoto. Six minutes after the break, Kimura's strike was off target.  In the 81st minute, Okayama missed the chance to add a second. Later, Arima's men successfully kept a clean sheet.


Former Okayama centre back, Masuda can be the one to watch out for. He know well about Okayama. And also, if he comes off the bench at the end of the game, he can play as a target man.

Match Review 30th Sec : VS Jubilo Iwata at Yamaha Stadium on September 18

Okayama 1 Jubilo Iwata 1

The total attendance:4,248 

This sec, Mitchell Duke was back in the starting line-up from his international duty. New signing, Ishige started the game for the first time. Two attackers were expected to smash the net.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to have a ball possession. In the 4th minute, Umeda showed a fine saving. In the 9th minute, Shirai failed to open the score. Afterwards, the visitors were forced mostly to play on their own side. In the 33rd minute, Uejo's attempt was off target. In the 35th minute, Okayama conceded an opening goal. In the 39th minute, Uejo almost equalized the game.


11 minutes after the break, the red-uniformed men were not able to grasp the chance for an equalizer. In the 61st minute, they made it tie with Iwata's own goal. Three minutes later, LEE Yong-Jae was on for Ishige. In the 74th minute, Kawano's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 75th minute, Mitchell Duke nearly found the net. Later, Arima's men were not able to clinch the game.

Match Preview 30th Sec : VS Jubilo Iwata at Yamaha Stadium on September 18

On April 4th, Okayama lost to Iwata, 0 - 1.  In the 10th minute, Uejo's free kick was stopped by Iwata. Afterwards, the home club struggled to enter Iwata's end. After the interval, the game remained the same. In the 49th minute, Okayama conceded an opener. In the 71th minute, Arima sent Kimura and Kawamoto onto the pitch to change the game. In the 77th minute, Uejo missed the chance to equalize the game with his free kick. As a result, the red-uniformed men lost points.  


An experienced attacker, Otsu can be the one to watch out for. He can trigger the club's attacking and he seems in a good partnership with a legendary player, Endo. The red-uniformed men are required to mark both carefully.

Match Review 29th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light Stadium on September 11

Okayama 0 Tochigi SC 1

The total attendance:3,777


This sec, Korean ace attacker, LEE Yong-Jae was back on the reserve list from an injury list. He was expected to enhance the club's offensive strength. Former Fagiano playmaker, Ueda was not for this match.


After the kickoff, Okayama aggressively tried to attack forward with more ball possession. In the 11th minute, Uejo was not able to make a strike with Shirai's free kick. In the 33rd minute, he was not able to grasp another chance. Three minutes later, Kimura's header was denied by Tochigi's keeper. Afterwards, the home club struggled to open the score. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


12 minutes after the break, Kawano's cross was blocked by the opponent. In the 69th minute, Ishige came off the bench to change the game. However, after the cooling break, Arima's men conceded an opening goal. In the 76th minute, LEE Yong-Jae was on for Paulinho. Later, the red-uniformed men made efforts to equalize the game, but Okayama lost to the rival.

Match Preview 29th Sec : VS Tochigi SC at City Light stadium on September 11

After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to create chances. In the 22nd minute, a penalty was given to the visitors. Miyazaki scored an opener. Afterwards, Okayama aggressively kept attacking forward. After the break, the game remained the same, but Okayama struggled to make shots. In the 69th minute, Yamamoto and Abe came off the bench. Six minutes later, Kiyama doubled their lead with his superb strike. As a result, Arima's men successfully kept a clean sheet.


If former Fagiano playmaker, Ueda starts the game, his set pieces are the ones to watch out for. This summer, Tochigi signed with the division 1 club, Sagan Tosu's legendary forward, Toyoda. he can also be the one to watch out for.