Sugai's Late Shocker Niigata 1-1 Sendai

Albirex Niigata 1-1 Vegalta Sendai
J-1 League Game 16:Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium(H)
18th June 2011

Last minute of stoppage time Sendai's DF Sugai made an equlizer, which denied Niigata's first win in six seven games.
From the beginning the home side attacked the 2nd place Sendai vigorously toward the victory in front of home fans.Although the game was dominated by Sendai, Niigata made shots by counterattacks.

Especially Kawamata,who got the first starting role for his career got involved in Niigata's attack.The 21 year old striker shooted four times, most in both team. However he couldn't see the net although he hit the woodwork in 58 when he headed Fujita's cross ball from right.

The match went by keeping seesaw situation.
It was Niitata who opened the game in 72 minute when Mikado slotted the pass from the goalline by Bruno after he was released by Homma's through ball.

After it, Niigata stood under Sendai's further pressure but managed to defend until very last minute.Higashiguchi showed supersaves although he got an cramp in his leg. However finally they went under.

Goals:Niigata:Mikado(72min:1st)
      Sendai:Sugai(90+5)
Bookings:Niigata:Tanaka(88:Caution)
         Omiya:Tomita(66:C)
Member(OnlyNiigata):Higashiguchi(90+6:Ozawa),Fujita,Chiba,Ono,Ishikawa,Mikado,Homma,Tanaka,Kogure
(69:Kobayashi),Lopes,Kawamata
Subs Not Used:Ozawa,Masuda,Nishimura,Hasebe,Oshima,N.SaKai

League Position: >>> 15th