GAME RESULTGame Result

Sec. 6 Apr 6, 2019 (Sat)
Audience 22,302 people 
Weather: Sunny, Temperature: 21.7 degrees Celsius, Humidity: 30% 
Referee: Hajime MATSUO Assistant Referees: Jun MIHARA / Mitsuharu TAKETA Fourth Official: Yuki TSUKAKOSHI

J1 Sec. 6

Ajinomoto

HOME

FC Tokyo

2-1

Match Finished

First Half0-0

Second half2-1

AWAY

Shimizu S-Pulse

FC Tokyo Shimizu S-Pulse
75' Na SANGHO
86' Diego OLIVEIRA
Scorer 47' Koya KITAGAWA
60' Yojiro TAKAHAGI → Na SANGHO
60' Kensuke NAGAI → Jael
90'+2 Diego OLIVEIRA → Kyosuke TAGAWA
Player Substitution 66' Zheng Dasei → DOUGLAS
88' Hideki Ishige → Yuta TAKI
10 Shoot 13
7 CK 3
12 FK 13
53' Sei MUROYA
Warning 63' Ko MATSUBARA
Ejected
FC Tokyo Starting Lineup
GK 33 Akihiro HAYASHI
DF 2 Sei MUROYA
DF 20 Hyun Soo JANG
DF 3 Masato MORISHIGE
DF 25 Ryoya OGAWA
MF 15 Takefusa KUBO
MF 8 Yojiro Takahagi
MF 18 Kento HASHIMOTO
MF 10 Keigo HIGASHI
FW 9 Diego OLIVEIRA
FW 11 Kensuke NAGAI
FC Tokyo Substitutes
GK 1 Tsuyoshi KODAMA
DF 6 Kosuke OTA
DF 32 Tsuyoshi WATANABE
MF 17 Na SANGHO
MF 39 Kota MORI
FW 16 Jael
FW 27 Kyosuke TAGAWA
Shimizu S-PulseStarting Lineup
GK 13 Yuji ROKUTAN
DF 18 Elsinho
DF 2 Yugo TATSUTA
DF 3 Fansoko
DF 25 Ko MATSUBARA
MF 22 Renato AUGUSTO
MF 6 Ryo TAKEUCHI
MF 30 Shota KANEKO
MF 8 Hideki ISHIGE
FW 9 Zheng Dase
FW 23 Koya KITAGAWA
Shimizu S-PulseSubstitute
GK 1 Nishibe Yohei
DF 26 Hiroshi FUTAMI
DF 27 Takahiro IIDA
DF 33 Vanderlei
MF 17 Yosuke KAWAI
FW 34 Yuta TAKI
FW 49 DOUGLAS

[Highlight Video]

【Player/Coach Comments】

Diego OLIVEIRA
(Led the team to victory with your own goal and assist)
"I expected it, but it was a very difficult match."
I think this was a game where we wanted to improve our condition, as the opponent team was not in good shape.
It was very good to be able to achieve a come-from-behind victory against that team.

(Looking back at the scene of the assist)
"Na SANGHO player came in at a good timing in front of the DF."
Na SANGHO is a player who works hard every day in training. It's really exciting and I think the team will gain momentum with his goal.

(About the goal of the final round)
"We, the FW, are preparing every day to score goals."
Jael made a wonderful pass, so among various options, I chose a looping shot. I think I was able to calmly score.

Kento HASHIMOTO
(Looking back on the journey of 100 appearances)
"From scoring a goal in my debut match to reaching 100 appearances... I also have the feeling of how time has passed, and today I was able to play while reflecting on what I have built up in these 100 matches."

(I wanted to show a good play today)
"It was very good because we were able to fight until the very end without giving up, and I definitely wanted to win 3 points."

(What kind of communication was happening on the pitch when we were chasing one goal?)
"We still had time and we were able to play our game, so we were encouraging each other to keep playing without getting frustrated."

(My grandparents were present for the bouquet presentation for today's 100th game appearance)
"Since my grandparents, who live in Miyagi, haven't been able to come and watch Tokyo games, I invited them to commemorate the 100th game. I was happy to see their smiles."

(Next is a top match against Kashima)
"We have been in a good flow so far, so I want to go for 3 points at home and I want to work hard to continue winning from here."

"Na SANGHO"
(The equalizing goal became the first goal in J-League)
"I have been preparing for the game until today. I wanted to score a goal at home, so I am really happy that it became my first goal."

(Looking back at the goal scene, my leg was stretched up to a very high position)
"I didn't intend to lift my leg high, but I think the desire to score quickly naturally made me lift my leg high."

(What instructions did you receive from the coach before being sent to the pitch?)
"I was told to go and do it. Personally, I was able to overcome the feeling of not being able to produce results in the game, and I am really happy to be able to contribute to the team."

(The fans and supporters were cheering loudly)
"Scoring my first goal at home made it a memorable day for me. The support and cheers from the fans and supporters gave me strength, and I want to prepare well to aim for a consecutive goal in the match against Kashima next week."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"I'm glad we were able to come from behind and win at home. I've been telling the players that it will be a tough match, and not only to be on the defensive but also to challenge ourselves."
In the first half, we received several counters from pass interceptions and were scored against early in the second half.
However, I think they showed a willingness to keep pushing until the end. In the previous match, they were caught off guard by a single play in additional time, and I was watching the end today, wondering if the same situation would occur...
Among various substitution options, we were able to maintain our attacking posture at home without breaking.
There is also a cup match coming up soon, and next week is the Kashima match. I want to continue preparing thoroughly.

(The intention behind making two substitutions in the first change was)
"I put in two players with high expectations (laughs).
Na SANGHO returned to Korea during the international break and didn't have much time to coordinate, but I wanted to tap into his potential."
Since the opponent was Elsinho, I wanted to create even one chance. Jael is in very good condition. We were able to try various things during the league break, and we also had time to practice together this week.
"I had high expectations and it was easy to send the ball forward. It was a situation where we had to move forward, so I hoped that the flow would change even a little with the attacking power of Jael and Na SANGHO."


(Takagawa player appeared at the end. In last week's Urawa match, I mentioned the name of the player Yonemoto, who was on the team until last season, but today I cut Takagawa player's card even if Yonemoto player was there hypothetically)
"I cut it. Diego OLIVEIRA was also very active, and at first I thought it might be Jael. Today is a home game, so I have the desire to cut attacking players, and I have experienced being beaten several times when I entered the defense myself. I wanted to have no regrets in the home game."

(There were several occasions today where the defense was caught off guard by the opponent)
"At the beginning of the first half, the defense line was not in sync and allowed the opponent to break through."
From this quick attack, it was a development where we received a counter, so I think it's a pity to attack the DF line.
It is inevitable that we will go for points. Of course, Shimizu is also devising countermeasures, and Shimizu's coach, Shinoda, has also grasped the habits and characteristics of Tokyo players.
Last season, there was an impression that we were analyzed a lot at home, but this week we had various discussions with the defense. Still, Douglas, Zheng Dasei, Kitagawa, and other players with individual abilities are gathered.
Kaneko is a player who is riding on the momentum of scoring in the previous match.
To some extent, I think it's inevitable to create dangerous scenes on the counterattack because we have to go forward.
However, I want to watch the video again and make the necessary corrections.


"Summary of Shimizu Jan Jonsson's Press Conference"
"Just like the recent matches, we were able to show a good game today."
But I think it's a tough result for the players to accept because they didn't get anything. There were some mistakes today compared to the away game against Kobe in the previous round, but the opponents were also tough, so they took advantage of that.
There were many good parts, so we want to prepare for the next Levain Cup and league matches.

(It was a game that could have been won. Therefore, I am worried about the mental aspect of the players, but I am thinking about how to manage it)
"It is better to show the truth to the players about what happened and how it was in today's game in order to raise their spirits and motivation. There were times when we were taken advantage of by mistakes, but there were also good plays."

(Mistakes are also part of soccer. Those mistakes can lead to goals against us. What do you think about the mechanism behind that?)
As a coach, I have to guide the players in the right direction. We have to keep improving the quality and continue learning from it.
There may be mistakes, but there are also many things that players can learn from them. I think the fans watching also have a good understanding of soccer.
We would like to ask for your continued support. Especially now that we have many young players, we hope they can learn from these mistakes and grow.