Honestly, I go to the Dome these days just to watch Kiyotake play. That alone makes this team more appealing than last year’s.
I don’t care if players are charming or polite to supporters. I’m there to watch football, not an idol show.
The game ended in a draw. Although some supporters were very critical, I don't think it was that bad. The team is getting better than it has been over the past few years.
The loss is disappointing. There probably wasn't much else to praise in the game. The center backs' inexperience really stands out in the goals conceded.
Still, I want to give credit to the starting lineup: all 11 players were changed from the previous game.
@trisapo_riuru Thanks. I've always liked the announcer, including that day. I think he only mentioned the heat because the analyst kept bringing it up. What I've noticed for a while is that the analyst often blames the heat or the opponent's misfortune when Oita are playing better.
There have been times when Oita were unusually exhausted by the heat, like in the Nara game in the Special League. But I don't think the coach, the players, or the supporters wanted to use the heat as an excuse for the loss.
One thing that bothered me while watching the Iwaki game on stream was how often the commentator blamed the heat inside Oita's Dome. Who is supposed to enjoy hearing that? Does it make anyone want to go to the Dome?