《Keigo HIGASHI Player》
"Although we conceded the first goal, I think it is most important that we managed to equalize and win."
There are still points to reflect on, so I want to clear them and move on to the next in a good way.

(How did you feel about today's match as the captain, after drawing the previous match against Kawasaki?)
"We cannot win the championship without winning. Last year's match against Urawa was also against a very strong opponent, but there was a part of me that was satisfied with the draw."
Today was also an away game, but we were all talking about winning and returning to Tokyo, so it was good to be able to achieve that.

(I scored the team's first goal again this year. Please look back on today's goal.)
"Diego OLIVEIRA player broke through behind me, and the loose ball from the cross happened to roll in front of me. The coach also told me that composure is important in front of the goal, so that came to mind. I missed it a little, but I was able to calmly put it in, so it was good."

(Following the first match, I teamed up with player Ogawa. How is our compatibility?)
"Ota is the same, but Ogawa is also a very high-level player. If we can create more opportunities on the left side and connect to chances, I think the opponents will dislike it even more. So, I hope we can improve the quality a little more in that aspect."

(This will be the home opening game of the league. Aspiration)
"We have to win no matter what in order to move up. At home, we must not settle for 'it was a good game,' but always strive to win. I hope to prepare for that."

"Yojiro TAKAHAGI"
"It was a tough match away, but I'm glad we were able to secure our first victory of the season and earn 3 points."

(It seemed that the team was very conscious of switching between offense and defense)
"I thought that today's game would be decided in the transition between offense and defense, so I think that smooth defense to attack, and attack to defense transitions led to goals."

(Although we conceded goals, I think we were able to play the game with a consistently compact formation as a team)
"As a midfielder, I tried to control the game by communicating well with the defenders and forwards."

(Personally, it was also my 250th J1 match. Was I aware?)
"I wasn't particularly aware, but I think it's great to be able to celebrate this milestone match with a victory. It's not over yet, so I want to continue playing in matches and work hard in training to be able to keep playing."

(I think the number 250 is a very large number, but do you feel a sense of accomplishment from building up to this point?)
"Since it's one game at a time, I don't know if it's fast or slow, but I want to continue playing to the best of my ability and make efforts to increase the number of games in the future."

(A word for the future)
"I think the path to the team's goal of winning the league is still challenging, so I want to fight each game firmly."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"We were initially scored against, but being able to turn the game around afterwards shows progress. Last season, there were times when we would become disheartened after being scored against and there were games where we couldn't quite get into a counterattack mood. This season, we have had games in practice matches where we were able to turn the game around, and although it is still early in the league, I think we are gradually improving. In the end, although the game became a bit chaotic towards the end, we were able to withstand Shonan's pressure and secure 3 points away from home, which I believe was a significant victory."

(Shonan had a back three, but what was the attacking plan?)
"If we play our football properly, we can definitely create chances. The question is whether we can finish them off. Shonan also put their bodies on the line, so it's about whether we can finish in those situations. Even though our shots were blocked at times today, there were moments where we pushed forward. I think our continuous attacking until the end led to the goal."

(We didn't use all the substitution slots today, did we?)
"I didn't want to change the balance and atmosphere of the team that is fighting with concentration. I wanted to continue with the same rhythm."

"Summary of Shonan - CHO Kwi Jae Coach Press Conference"
"Playing two consecutive home games from the opening is a rare experience for me."
I am very sorry that despite receiving a lot of support, we were unable to earn any points just like in last week's opening match.

We conceded a goal from the opponent's strong point, but the players who played today did a great job of doing what they needed to do to move forward and fought very cleanly.

The most important thing in today's game is to understand that there are pitfalls when we are in control of the pace. Conversely, when we were down 1-3, we must appreciate the rebound mentality to make it 2-3 and attempt to make it 3-3.
It is also important whether everyone can perceive it as their own matter. It is necessary to unite the team as one, not saying "I am not involved". It is a world where evaluation changes with victory or defeat, but as a coach, I have to watch calmly. It doesn't mean everything is good just because we won, and it doesn't mean everything is bad just because we lost.

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