Mito Shuko faced the promoted team Iwaki FC last week, although they had two times lead to the opponent, but in the end, they could only get another draw with 2-2, and both of their opening two league matches ended in a draw.
In that match, Shuko Mito made too many mistakes without pressure when controlling the ball, but backup Hoshi Teranuma scored a goal to rewrite the game, which was a gratifying performance.
The key to victory for Shuko Mito will be whether the two strikers can protect the ball well in front of the goal. I also wonder whether they will start with Rui Ji Ando and Kaito Umeda, or give Shoji Kariyama and Hoshifumi Teranuma a start.
After defeating Iwata Yamaha in the opening match, Okayama Green Pheasants drew 0-0 with Shimizu S Pulse, another Japanese relegated team, last week. Okayama Green Pheasant lost in the promotion playoffs at the end of last season, but it didn't affect them. This season, they continue their strong performance from last season, and their defense is very solid, and they often succeed in building up direct attacks from the backfield, and they also have a good grasp of the goal, which is very threatening.
