Match Report
Grulla Morioka, 22nd on 34 points, faced a 38-point deficit to Fagiano Okayama (3rd, 72). Fagiano Okayama had been under-performing their position — 14th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. Per game in the league, Grulla Morioka were scoring 0.83 and conceding 1.9, Fagiano Okayama 1.45 and 1, against a competition average of 1.23 goals per team per game.
The venue was Hokujosogoundo Koen Kitakami Field in Kitakami, with room for 4,946 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Fagiano Okayama led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-3.