"Yoshito OKUBO"
(Regarding the second goal scene)
"I knew the opponent was keeping up, but they didn't come to attack the ball that much, so I was able to calmly make the decision."

(Looking back on today's game)
"There are still many mistakes in the midfield, and the defensive burden has become heavier. If we don't show composure when scoring the first and second goals, I don't think we can move up from here."

(Is there a sense of momentum after scoring?)
"Yes. After scoring the second goal, S-Pulse needs to move forward and create gaps in the opponent's defense. We can take advantage of those gaps. It's something we can do from the beginning of the game, so we want to be more conscious of it and play accordingly."

"Shoya NAKAJIMA"
(It was my first start in the league for a long time)
"I have been playing in the Levain Cup, so I don't separate the league and the Levain Cup in my mind, so my condition was not bad. However, the team members were different, so I was conscious of that and entered the game."

(There is an image that things like ball separation have improved, but is there a change in consciousness within yourself?)
"I am playing while thinking about choosing plays according to the situation. I think it is also necessary to ride the flow when the flow is good. I think I am able to play well by riding the flow of the team now."

(Is scoring goals the current challenge?)
"Yes, that's right. However, in soccer, there are situations that are different from what we have done so far, so we need to be flexible in our play and make decisions accordingly. We want to be able to make the right choices by changing our judgment each time."

"Summary of Yoshiyuki SHINODA's press conference"
"It was great to be able to earn 3 points in this place with the support of the players and supporters. I would like to express my gratitude to the fans and supporters who came all the way here in this heat and fought together with the players. In the beginning of the game, there were scenes where we were pushed back by long balls due to the wind, but gradually we were able to control the game at our own pace. The opponent came with a 4-4-2 block, so it was quite difficult to break through, but we were shown several breakthroughs from the sides and the center. It was really good that we were able to score from counterattacks, and it has been a while since we were able to score additional points in recent games, so we are thinking very positively for the team. Looking at the game as a whole, there are still mistakes and we will be able to play the game more calmly and be more aggressive in the future. I think we saw a lot of things in today's game, so during the break, I want everyone to switch their minds and bodies and prepare for the next game."

"Q&A"
Q=It has been said that various things were seen in today's match. What about player Yoshito OKUBO?
"Of course, Yoshito OKUBO's high level of skill can be seen in various situations, but he especially excels in the penalty area and near the penalty area."
What I wanted to see today was (Okubo) Yoshito not drifting to the side, but (Nakajima) Shoya and (Higashi) Keigo drifting to the side. Of course, I want Okubo to do free running behind the opponent's full-back, but until now Okubo has drifted a lot. Today, I want Nakajima, Higashi, or (Maeda) Ryoichi to create opportunities on the side, and in the end, Okubo to score (a goal).
However, he has had a variety of experiences and can grasp the flow of the game. Sometimes he drops back a little and touches the ball, and he has a sense of aiming for counters like today's goal. The team is also trying to make good use of that, so it is gradually coming together.
However, there are still many challenges, so in that sense, it was a statement that "I saw many things today".

"Summary of Shimizu - Shinji Kobayashi's Press Conference"
"I think they came with a strong formation because we were able to win on Wednesday. In that sense, I think it became a slightly defensive game where we were able to defend well and also attack. It was a shame that we conceded from a counter-attack because we were too aggressive. In that sense, there are still areas where we need to improve in terms of accurately judging when to win the ball, delay the game, and protect the goal, as well as in our one-on-one defense."
Regarding the second point, it was a shame because it was done when we changed the system. It would have been better if we could have created a form of attack in that shape a little longer, but we were done before that.
It was difficult to make progress today, as there were many instances where it seemed like we could go forward but couldn't. As a result, we were unable to execute effective attacks.
The game became a bit tough, but I want to switch gears and prepare for the next match against Cerezo Osaka in two weeks."

《Q&A》
Q=How did the absence of player Zheng Daisei, the ace, affect the team?
"He is definitely the ace and an important player who moves around in the front, so it was a shame that both him and Shirasaki got injured during the match, which resulted in the team missing two players with high activity and power at that time. Duke also did not perform poorly, but due to Shirasaki's injury, we had to move Duke to the left midfield position and bring in Koya Kitagawa early in the game, which was a bit tough. In that sense, it feels like we lacked power throughout the 90 minutes."