Fagiano Okayama edged out Oita Trinita, 1x0, on Saturday, on matchweek 17. In this competition, Takashi Kiyama's team came from two defeats, and Takahiro Shimotaira's team came from a defeat.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
Sub Tiago Alves, after 69 minutes, changed the course of the game. Forward scored the winning goal after 87 minutes, assisted by Ryosuke Kawano.
After the result Fagiano Okayama are 4th in the table, with 27 points, while Oita Trinita sit 15th place, with 21 points. In their next fixture, Okayama's team visit Vegalta Sendai, while Oita's team will play at home against Blaublitz Akita.
