BIZEN, Japan (Interstat) — Okayama defeated Mito 2-0 on Wednesday at NTN Okayamaseisakusho Jinkoshiba Field, with Ataru Esaka scoring both goals. Esaka struck in the 52nd minute and again in the 65th before being substituted in the 66th. Lucao assisted one goal and played the full match. H. Motoyama was shown a yellow card in the 59th minute. Mito used substitutions in the 57th and 68th minutes, while Okayama made changes in the 66th and 78th minutes before Lucao came off in the 90th. The result dropped Mito to 0-3 in the competition and 2-3 overall. Okayama improved to 1-2 in the competition and 3-3 overall. Mito had lost 1-0 at home to Urawa Reds in its previous match. Okayama had lost 3-0 at home to Vissel Kobe in its previous match. The home side controlled the scoring after a scoreless first half. Okayama secured the home win.