Kosuke OTA
(I think it was a game where both good and bad points came out)
"I think it was exactly that kind of game. We had a bad start, but we were able to recover from there and take control in the second half and fight."
"Among them, it is very disappointing that we were unable to bring back even 1 point."

(What instructions did you have at halftime?)
"I was told to continue fighting because we were able to change the flow from the middle of the first half. It was said that if we could score a goal in the first 5 or 10 minutes of the second half, the game would change. So I think it was significant that we were able to score a goal. However, we didn't have the power to keep pushing forward from there."

(Regarding the fact that I was able to contribute to the goals as an individual)
"I believe that being able to score in the few opportunities I had is my strength."

(Was it the intended corner kick?)
"I didn't have a clear image of a direct goal, but I thought it would be a chance because players like Watanabe, Niwa, and Yajima were crowded near the goal. I think set pieces are our strong point, so it was good to be involved in scoring."

(There is a battle for the top spot with Nagoya this weekend)
"The league season is still long, and the players who are playing in this cup competition need to be more involved in the league matches. So first, I want to prepare well and defeat Nagoya."

"Rei HIRAKAWA"
"We made a lot of simple mistakes as a team and couldn't find our rhythm easily. This is our true ability, so we have no excuses and can only get better."

(The flow improved after changing the system in the middle of the first half, but what kind of conversation was there on the pitch?)
"After changing the system, the ball started to connect and we had more time to push forward. That was good, but in the end, we were only able to score one goal from a set piece, so we need to create attacking opportunities."

(It seemed that there would be more possibilities if effective attacks could be made after pressing in)
"The part of breaking in front of the goal became a challenge. I think we need to build up there."

(I noticed passes from the back to the rear and aggressive play throughout the first half)
"There were players like Tagawa and Na Sangho who had speed, so there were many scenes in practice where I could make through passes. I think if we can connect more, we can increase the number of high-quality passes at better timing. I want to increase that style from now on."

(Although Levain Cup suffered two consecutive defeats, each player must have learned a lot)
"There were several scenes where I lost the ball in my area today. I don't think I can be involved in the league matches unless I reduce such scenes to zero. I want to value the attitude of making a difference myself and continue to do so from training."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"I apologize for not being able to meet the expectations of the fans and supporters who came to support us in the cold weather."

They played calmly even though they were 2 points behind and managed to recover 1 point. I think they did their best.
I chose the members myself and it was my decision to let them play in their usual style, so the players are not to blame and I still feel my own shortcomings.
The Levain Cup started with consecutive losses, but there are still 4 matches remaining.
And since there are also 3 home games, I want to prepare thoroughly for the next game.
Okazaki, who came on as a substitute, stabilized the team well, and Ota's goal also became a crucial point for the team.
I think that unless the following players come out in a long league match, we cannot expect further depth in the player pool, so I want them to compete firmly again from training.

"Summary of Sendai - Susumu WATANABE Coach's Press Conference"
"Tactically, especially in the first half, we were able to move the ball and score goals in a well-organized manner. There were some moments of confusion when the opponent changed their lineup and formation, but even then, if we could continue to observe the opponent carefully and mark them out, we could make progress from the middle of the second half. If we could have capitalized on those opportunities, we could have closed out the game with a greater advantage, so even though we won, we need to reflect on our performance."

(Regarding the evaluation of the first half)
"We were able to firmly link the preparations so far and the phenomena that occurred on the pitch. In the midst of the ever-changing game situation, I think we were able to maintain our advantage until we made it 2-0. Even though the opponent changed their system, if we could identify and solve where the spaces were created on the pitch more quickly and accurately, I believe we could have closed the game while maintaining our advantage. That's something we want to focus on for future growth."