"Keigo HIGASHI player"
(Today, he played in a simpler way than before)
"The opponent's line was high, so I was thinking of utilizing the speed of Nagai and Diego OLIVEIRA. There have been times when it led to a goal and times when it didn't, but I approached it with that awareness."

(Assisted the winning goal. Looking back on that scene)
"When I trapped the ball, I saw Nagai and was able to make a pass that would utilize his speed. I think it was a very difficult goal, so I'm really glad he scored."

(We have taken the lead, how about that?)
"We have only finished four games, so nothing is decided yet. There are still many challenges, and we will continue to work together through meetings and daily practices to improve. We want to continue working towards being able to say 'we were truly a great team' when the season ends."

(Coach Hasegawa said, "I have seen many players before, but Higashi is a player who can make excellent through passes from the beginning.")
"I have a commitment to passes, and I think it's something that stands out when they are executed like today. Of course, there are times when they don't go in, but it's very gratifying as a player to be evaluated by the coach. I want to win for the coach and I want to win the championship, so I want to continue to play well in the next game."

(As the game progressed in the second half, it was observed that player Higashi encouraged the team with a big gesture)
"We could see that the team was starting to focus more on defense, but since there was still time, I told everyone to show themselves when we got the ball and try to connect passes. We want to pay attention to the details in order to reach higher positions and strengthen ourselves so that we can score not only one goal, but also the second and third goals."

"Masato MORISHIGE player"
(The important thing for the team aiming for victory)
"I think it is important for the entire team to understand what needs to be done and to continue this battle at a high level throughout the long season. Especially in the first four matches since the opening, the condition has been improving, so I want to continue that."

(Sometimes, there were scenes where he also participated in the attack)
"Today, there were many such scenes by chance, but I still thought it was fun to be involved in the attack."

(The defense seems to have matured considerably by the fourth match)
"Goalkeeper Hayashi gives detailed instructions to everyone. We can play with a common understanding of defense not only in matches but also in daily practice."

(Player Hayashi also said, 'The thoroughness of the challenge and cover, and the coordination have improved.'
'I think the distance between the four defenders is everything. I think it's because we can always play while communicating. When the coordination is good, even if a mistake occurs, we can cover for each other')

(It was a battle for the top spot in the early stages of the season)
"Our efforts have paid off and we are seeing the results. I think our preparations have paid off so far. We want to continue this momentum and perform well in the upcoming matches as well."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"A tense match where both teams showcased their strengths. We were able to capitalize on our advantages and end with a victory. There were some dangerous moments, but we were able to make defensive plays by colliding with our bodies and not letting the ball go into the goal at the last moment."
This season, for the first time, Nagai scored the opening goal from within the flow of the game. He scored a goal that gave the team momentum. I think we were able to play very aggressively today."

(It seemed better than the Tosu match last week. Did you have any special motivation?)
"Football is something that requires an opponent. We were able to have a great game because Nagoya is a fantastic team. Of course, the players had a strong motivation to win against an opponent who has won three consecutive matches, and they showed today that they wanted to make up for the disappointing performance in the home opening match of the previous round. We want to continue playing with the same level of passion in the future."

(I was defending against Joe by putting numbers on him. The response to the second ball was also good, but as for the instructions in that area)
"I didn't give any specific instructions. Even if they were careful, Morishige and Chang Hyun Soo have the power to hit headers from above. I thought it was very important to not give up until the end and not let the opponent shoot in a good position. Regarding Morishige and Chang Hyun Soo, they understand well enough without me saying anything special. They were able to respond to the second ball while coordinating well with the defensive midfielders. The scene of the final header could have been a situation where we were scored against, but we were able to show perseverance."

(Today, both players Higashi and Muroya were fantastic. Can you talk about these two players?)
"Higashi was named captain this year and has been great since last season. He showed his leadership as captain again today. I think he played at a high level and made very few mistakes. Especially in connecting passes, he showed his true abilities. His through passes have been of high quality since last season. Personally, I have seen many passers in my previous team, but I believe Higashi's through passes are truly exceptional."
Muroya stood out on defense. As for him, he is a key player on both offense and defense, so I think he also showed restraint after scoring the first goal. Overall, the quality of the feeds has improved. So I think that coach Moriyasu continues to choose him for the national team, and as a national team player, it is natural to play with a sense of responsibility. I think I have become able to consistently demonstrate my abilities without any fluctuations in my play."

"Nagoya - Coach Yahiro Kazama Press Conference Summary"
"It wasn't a bad game overall. Especially in the second half, we pushed forward, but we need to be more precise and accurate to create chances. Still, there were scoring opportunities."

(There were moments when the passes didn't connect)
I think I tried too hard to solve it with just one pass. Even on away grounds, I need to be able to accurately control and kick the ball without being affected by the slight differences in the grounds."

(The game itself was a fierce and exciting match. How was the level of play?)
"The Nagoya players are still in the process of improving. What was good about this game was that we were able to play the game somewhat as we wanted. Even though we couldn't establish our own rhythm at the beginning, we were able to control the game while observing the opponent. It was a game where we felt the growth of the players throughout the 90 minutes."