"Peter UTAKA"
"(About the goal)
Normally, I would receive the ball in a position closer to the goal, but at that time, I dropped back a little and received the ball."
　The opponent DF stuck to me, so there was an open space in the course, and I took one out and aimed.
　It was good that I was able to score, but today's game is one that we must win.
　I'm very disappointed that I couldn't win.

(About the new system)
The ability to steal the ball from the front, and the wide players becoming the starting point for crosses. I think that's the strength.

(What does Peter UTAKA want from his teammates?)
That is to pass the ball to the forward players regardless of the system.
　In the front line, we value the awareness of support and the sense of distance.
　Regarding today, we created many chances and had moments of one-on-one with the opponent. I think we missed victory by just a little bit."

Kento HASHIMOTO
"The team's awareness has increased regarding vertical fast attacks and counterattacks."
　Personally, the ability to make decisions in situations where I should hold the ball is a challenge. I want to focus on improving that.

　Everyone was running today, but the accuracy of the "one shot" after running was not enough.
　I am also aware of the position of going into the opponent's dangerous area if the cross matches... and today, either of the double volantes was able to go in.
　There were many moments when it was really "just a little more". If you can't adjust in those situations, it won't work.

(There were also scenes where the team was encouraged?)
We conceded a goal first, but everyone encouraged each other.
　Takahagi and Yonemoto players were also saying, "Next, next!"
　If you play positively without hesitation, you should be able to create opportunities.
　The atmosphere of the team changes with each voice.
　I think not giving Niigata a second goal led to our tie, and that may be the growth of the team.

"Summary of Yoshiyuki SHINODA's press conference"
"Unfortunately, we couldn't earn 3 points. Giving away the first goal disrupted our rhythm. We managed to recover from there and created many chances, but we were not able to score enough goals."
I felt once again that if we don't pay attention to various aspects, we won't be able to achieve the most important goal. Of course, I think the opponent did not give up until the end, but I also saw moments where ego came out and there was a lack of composure. There were also scenes where I think it would have been better to use someone or have them take a shot.
However, if we stop here, I don't think anything will change, so I want to continue playing the way we did today. The players ran well, but I deeply regret that we couldn't achieve the results that the fans and supporters wanted."

《Q&A》
Q=How can we eliminate ego?
"I hope to be able to see the goalkeeper's position a little more calmly and the position of the player who is coming to support. In terms of the tactics in that area, once I decided to take a shot, it looked like I had taken it."
Of course, I think it was necessary to have breakthroughs like player UTAKA and also necessary to have player Nagai's running, but I think the players need to make calm judgments in various situations.

Q=Was there no option to switch to a 4-back formation in order to score?
"Of course, we have been playing with four cards until now, so there was that way of thinking. However, within that formation, we focused on how to score. Of course, we couldn't score, so we have to reflect on it, but we were able to create chances."
There was also an option to bring Takahagi to a higher position, but today Takahagi controlled everything in the center, both in attack and defense, so I felt there was a risk.

Q=What is the evaluation of the process to the goal?
"Although the result is everything, I think we have been able to make some progress in terms of changing the formation a little, using the outside when the opponent tightens the middle, and using the middle when the opponent opens up the outside. We have been able to demonstrate both the parts that are working well and the parts that are not working well in the two matches, including the Levain Cup match against Hiroshima. So, we want to build on that and focus on how to score goals."

"Summary of Niigata Wagner LOPES Coach's Press Conference"
"We were able to manage the risk well as an away game. I think we were able to fight with full power from start to finish, both in terms of fighting spirit. We were able to score from set plays, so I think we were able to show what we have been training for the past three weeks. However, there were also parts where we couldn't balance well in reverse."
I was able to show a good counterattack two or three times, but I lacked a little composure and couldn't score. I think if I can push that further, I will be able to score more.
"We have two home games coming up, so we want to do our best to aim for 3 points."

《Q&A》
Q=What is the defensive response in set plays?
"I changed from man-to-man to zone in these past three weeks. I think they also defended their zone well in the zone."
I need to practice more and instead of waiting for the ball, I need to go to the ball and defend. However, I think I need to aim for more second balls. I think there were positioning issues, but I need to practice and work on that, so I want to continue to push myself more from now on."

Q=What is the evaluation of today's two CBs?
"I think the combination is still a work in progress, but the coaching has improved and communication has been good. We need to change the build-up patterns a little more. If we do that, we should be able to move the ball more smoothly. However, regarding today's match, I think they showed a good fighting spirit."

Q=What is Isomura's evaluation?
"A player who can calmly connect the ball and also utilize the players around him. He is a player who can vocalize, so I think the combination will improve even more in the future."