Tosu Sandwiches suffered a surprise defeat at home on Sunday, losing 0-2 to Flying Foot of Osaka, which puts them just one point away from the relegation zone and a serious threat of relegation.
In order to turn things around, Sandstone needs to turn the ball over less on the offensive end due to simple mistakes. Recently, these turnovers have been the main reason for the team's shaky defense.
Nonetheless, goalkeeper Park Il-gyu has once again solidified his position as the centerpiece and spiritual pillar of the team with his outstanding performance. On the offensive line, Yokoyama Ayumu, with his amazing speed and accurate shooting, is good at cutting from the left into the middle of the field to seek scoring opportunities, and he is expected to continue to be a problem for opposing defenses today.
Meanwhile, Sanfrecce Hiroshima earned their first win in the last four matches with a 1-0 home victory over Fukuoka Hornets last weekend thanks to a game-winning goal from Yuki Ohashi. Although their offense didn't show their regular level, they managed to shut out their opponents as the key to their victory.
Yuki Ohashi proved himself once again in this game and cemented his place in the team. I strongly believe that he will become the most creative player of Sanfrecce. As an all-round striker, he is good at shooting with both his right and left feet as well as headers, and he is extremely good at anticipating where the ball will land.
In my opinion, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's high-pressure defense will put a lot of pressure on Tosu Sandwiches, and I expect the visitors to win this match.
