Welcome to the orange side of Saitama. Where Omiya Ardija shine bright in the shadows. They may be the underdogs in the city, but this is a team flying high in the second division and one backed by passionate supporters.

I took the trip to Nack5 Stadium for a J2 clash against struggling Avispa Fukuoka on a Wednesday night. It was an incredible experience.

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