Convincing Oita Victory After Away Goal Rush

Source: http://www.jleague.jp/match/j3/2016/080712/live/#recap

Convincing Oita Victory After Away Goal Rush

J3 League Round 20
Toho Minna No Stadium
August 7th 3pm Kick Off

Fukushima United FC 1 (90+1 Kim)
Oita Trinita 4 (7 Mitsuhira, 45+2 Hattanda, 52 Goto, 63 Mitsuhira)

Oita set the pace from the start of the match and took the lead in the 7th minute. Kohei Hattanda proved a nice through ball to Kazushi Mitsuhira who calmly slotted the ball in the net after a one-on-one with the Fukushima keeper. Oita continued to dominate the half, during additional time, Hattanda and Mitsuhira exchange a neat one-two, and Mitsuhira chipped the ball into the goal to give Oita a 2 goal lead at half time.

Fukuhsima made 2 changes early in the second half, but Oita continued to find the gaps in the Fukuhsima defense. Tomoki Iwata provided a long ball for Yusuke Goto for another one-on-one with the Fukushima keeper, and scored Oita's third goal. In the 63rd minute a mistimed back-pass by Fukushima defender Hiroto Mogi was picked up by Kazushi Mitsuhira to make it 4-0.

Fukuhsima managed to pull back a goal in the final moments thanks to a goal by Hong Yeon Kim. Oita won the game 1-4. 4 goals is Fukushima's biggest loss this season, and also their 3rd loss in a row. They remain in 12th position on 20 points. Oita jump to second place on 36 points.

Highlights via Sky Perfect TV:

Tenacious Sagamihara Hold On For 1-0 Win

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Tenacious Sagamihara Hold On For 1-0 Win

J3 League Round 19
Sagamihara Gion Stadium
July 31 3pm Kick Off

SC Sagamihara 1
Fukushima United FC 0

After the unbelievable pre-match downpour cleared blue skies, Sagamihara won the match 1-0.

Sagamihara started strong with a lot a pace, their attack centered around Yusuke Kondo in his first home start for the club. But as the game progressed Fukushima managed to hold on to the ball for longer periods, and the end to end play continued for much of the first half. But in the 44th minute Masaki Fukai manged to put the home team ahead to give them a 1-0 lead at the break.

In the second half Sagamihara managed to hold on to the ball for long periods, created many chances, but were unable to finish. Daiki Umei came on for Fukushima in the 84th minute, and Bazilian defender Paulao pushed forward to create some pressure up front, but Sagamihara held on for their first home win in about 2 months.

That leaves Fukushima without a win in their previous 6 games. They were unable to dig themselves out of their hole today. They drop to 12th on 20 points, and Sagamihara jump into the top half of the table to be in 7th on 28 points.

Highlights via Sky Perfect TV:

Mexikokeshi

Mexikokokeshi is an art project that brings together traditional Mexican designs with traditional Japanese wooden dolls, kokeshi.

Kokeshi are a traditional doll from the Tohoku area of Japan. Tsuchiyu Onsen situated just to the north of Fukushima City is famous for its Tsuchiyu style kokeshi.

Mexikokokeshi was a project that began in 2011 following the Tohoku arthquake and tsunami. It is part of the Chido Project organised by Asami Shida to introduce Mexican culture to Japan.

The exhibition is being held at Nishida Museum from August 8th to November 30th.



More Info:
http://nishidakinenkan.or.jp/index.html
https://twitter.com/asamijapon