Takuma ABE player
"It was not so much pressure as it was a joy to be able to step onto the pitch after about a year of absence from official matches."
　The end was tough and my legs were starting to cramp up, so I may have been lacking in terms of the feeling of the game, but I really enjoyed playing.
　Team victory is the most important, but I also believed that it is important to 'achieve results' when given the opportunity.
　Before the scene where we scored the opening goal, there was already a good pass from Yuto, so I was prepared and believed that there would be a second opportunity, and the pass came just as I expected, allowing us to score a goal. It was great.
　It was good to score a goal, but I want to increase the number of shots.
　"I want to continue doing my best in everyday practice and if I get a chance to play in a match, I want to work hard again."

《Kazunori YOSHIMOTO Player》
"The forward and midfield players switched quickly, and even when the ball was taken away, they immediately went to regain it, which was reliable as a defense."
　The reason for switching to a 3-back formation was because the opponent had a front line of 3 players, and we wanted to thoroughly counter that.
　We always discuss together as a group of three, and even if it becomes more one-on-one, we should be able to control it, so we confirmed to "be strong against others".
　I think we communicated well and the exchange of marks went smoothly.
　Player ABE has been working very hard on both offense and defense and has also scored goals for us.
　Player Yanagi also made his debut, but with new players participating and winning in this way, the team will definitely be energized.
　Today was the first match of the Levain Cup, but we need everyone's strength for the title.
　We also want to communicate with everyone and work together to do our best.

"Summary of Yoshiyuki SHINODA's press conference"
"This result was very good. The players who were warming the bench showed a great attitude like today, which was a very positive outcome for the team."
　In terms of content, there are some mistakes, but it showed a willingness to challenge any opponent.
　The players who participated today showed that competition within the team has become even more intense, and that without an attitude like today's, they cannot play in the game.
　Lost to Gamba Osaka, we want to take the positive view that we were able to win the first match of the Levain Cup at home as a team.
　We always communicate that we will actively put players who have achieved results into the game.
　It is my job to choose who to select, but I believe that players who produce results and show their attitude have the right to play in the game, so I want to prepare together with everyone for the league match."

"Press Conference Summary by Manager Susumu WATANABE of Sendai"
"First of all, I apologize to the supporters who came all the way from Sendai and to the supporters who were looking forward to this match in front of the TV."
　It is not often that we are beaten like this throughout the year. We gave away a few careless goals.
　Mistakes increased from the beginning of the first half, and it took time to recover from the defensive position.
　Although the start of the second half was good after making adjustments at halftime, the team was unable to maintain their power after conceding the second goal by being caught off guard.
　I think that is a big challenge that the team is facing now.
　The result of the previous Kobe match was also the same, unable to recover from a 2-point deficit and ultimately unable to catch up.
　Regarding today's game, we were further deprived of additional points. It is a challenge that has been presented to us, and I believe it reflects our current capabilities.
　However, we have a game against Kashiwa in just two days, so we want to overcome this current situation ourselves and approach the next game with energy.