Match Preview 7th Sec : VS Iwaki FC at City Light Satdium on April 2

This newly-promoted club from the division 3 have the possibility to compete in the mid-group. Their aim is to survive in this harsh league.


Iwaki's forward, Tanimura is one of the key players. He has already scored three goals so far. Miyazaki on the loan from Okayama is not able to appear at this match due to the contract matter.

Match Review 6th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena on March 25

Okayama 1 JEF United Chiba 1

The total attendance:5,317

This sec, two youngsters, Sano and Sakamoto were back in the starting line-up. New signing, Lucas started the game for the first time since he joined the club.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Sano and Sakamoto tried to create a chance close to Chiba's box, but failed. Afterwards, Okayama struggled to take control of the game. In the 19th minute, Lucas missed the chance to open the score. In the 25th minute, Yamada showed a good saving. In the 38th minute, Lucas's cross was blocked by the opponent.


Ten minutes after the break, the visitors conceded an opening goal. In the 62nd minute, head coach, Kiyama sent three men onto the pitch to change the game. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men had more ball possession. In the 77th minute, Suzuki smash the net with his superb strike. In the 83rd minute, Takagi almost made a clincher. As a result, the game ended in a tie.

Match Preview 6th Sec : VS JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena on March 25

Chiba struggle in the division 2 for many years since they were delegated from the division 1 in 2009. Their aim is to get back to the upper league.


Former JEF target man, Sakuragawa can not play for this match due to his loan contract. Goya is one of the key players. He can be the target man in the rival. The red uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.

Match Review 5th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at City Light Stadium on March 19

Okayama 2 Ventforet Kofu 3

The total attendance:7,422

Head coach, Kiyama placed the same starting-line as the last sec. Young forward, Sakamoto was back on the bench from his international duty. He was expected to score goals.


Three minutes after the kickoff, Okayama conceded an opening goal. Later, the home club had more ball possession. In the 26th minute, Yanagi made an equalizer with his superb header, provided by Kawano. However, six minutes later, the rival added a second. In the 45th minute, Sakuragawa equalized the game with his brilliant strike. During the added time, Kofu found the net.


Nine minutes after the break, Yamada made an amazing saving. In the 57th minute, Mauk was replaced by Sakamoto to change the game. In the 65th minute, the club's head coach sent Takagi and Tabei onto the pitch. In the 83rd minute, nobody was able to receive Tabei's cross. In the 86th minute, Sakuragawa almost equalized the game with his header. Right after that, Tabei missed the chance for a third. As a result, Okayama lost at their home.

Match Preview 5th Sec : VS Ventforet Kofu at City Light Stadium on March 19

Kofu won Emperor's Cup 2022 as the division 2 club last　year even through they finished in the bottom half of the　division 2 league.


Before this season, Kofu signed with some talented　players in the preparation for Asia Champion's League. One of those is Peter Utaka. This veteran forward is the one to watch out for.  

Match Review 4th Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at City Light Stadium on March 12

Okayama 3 Zweigen Kanazawa 0

The total attendance:8,129

 

This sec, Semba started the game for the first time this season. Tanaka was back as starter from an injury list. Two strikers, Han and Lucas were listed on the bench to change game.


One minute after the kickoff, Yanagi's header was saved by Kanazawa's keeper. Afterwards, the home club aggressively kept attacking forward. In the 13th minute, Sakuragawa was able to receive a cross in the opponent's box. In the 21st minute, Yanagi's header was off target. In the 22nd minute, Sakuragawa almost found the net. In the 26th minute, Senba missed the chance to open the score with his mid-range shot. Before the break, Jordy Buijs made an opener with his header.


Nine minutes after the break, Sakuragawa smash the net, but it was an offside. In the 64th minute, Mauk added a second with his superb strike. In the 69th minute, Motoyama came off the bench to secure their victory. In the 79th minute, head coach, Kiyama sent Takagi and Tabei onto the pitch. In the 85th minute, Takagi made a clincher. As a result, Okayama defeated the rival.  

Match Preview 4th Sec : VS Zweigen Kanazawa at City Light Stadium on March 12

Last year, the rival club ended up in the 14th place of the division 2 league and missed the ticket for the division 1 league. This term, they aim for the top six.

Former Fagiano attacker, Ishihara is one of the key players. His speed can be the threat to Okayama. The red-uniformed men are required to mark him with an extra care.