Kensuke NAGAI
(Looking back at the scoring scene)
"In a scene a little while ago, I tried to shoot from Takahagi's pass but couldn't find the angle to score. I thought I could score if I had a little more angle, so when I received a through pass from Kubo, I deliberately trapped the ball a little outside to move the opponent's GK to the near side. After that, I was able to smoothly slide it in, which led to the opening goal."

(When Kubo had the ball, I had a feeling that the ball would come)
"After Watanabe took the ball, Kubo had it. Even if the pass didn't come, I thought that Kubo could shoot by moving himself, so I was prepared for two patterns. When the through pass actually came, the ball came inside more than I expected, so I was surprised, but it turned out to be a result that brought out my strengths, so it was good. I'm grateful that he gave me the ball like that."

(He has a good partnership with Kubo)
"Kubo can carry the ball alone and shoot by using other players as decoys. The final choice is up to him, but both me and Diego OLIVEIRA player continue to prepare when receiving the ball."

(One of the factors contributing to the team's good form is the strong performance of the forward line)
"The first goal came from a quick transition from attack to defense, with WATANABE intercepting the ball, allowing me to score in the end. I think the team has a clear objective and everyone is moving in the same direction, which is a key factor in our good form."

(Maintaining good form despite consecutive matches)
"Even if the members change, what we do remains the same."
Actually, we are playing good matches. We want to continue this and create a tough battle no matter who participates.

Tsuyoshi WATANABE
"It was my J1 League debut match, so I was determined to play with all my might. I'm glad that I was able to demonstrate that in this game."

(Were you nervous because it was your debut match?)
"I was always prepared to go, so I felt more excited than nervous. I think that was a good thing."

(Things I was conscious of when facing the match)
"I think that I should not lose to anyone in terms of my strong points, such as heading and covering, so I played with the consciousness of surpassing my weak points and playing boldly."

(The opening goal came from a defense by player Watanabe)
"It was lucky that the ball I stole led to a successful goal. I wanted to aggressively steal the ball wherever possible during the game, so when the opportunity came, I was able to successfully steal it and it led to a goal. It was a scene where I was able to execute my ideal play."

(It also gave me confidence)
"Being able to play my game gave me confidence."

(This will be the first undefeated league match. Looking forward to the next match)
"No player is satisfied at this point, and we have a strong desire to win again without being satisfied here, so we want to prepare thoroughly again."

(I think height, strength, and physical ability are the selling points, but today there was a player on the opposing team who had speed. What were you conscious of?)
"Maeda is my junior from high school. I knew what kind of play he would bring, so I thought that by predicting and moving ahead of his speed in advance, I would not lose."

"Tokyo - Coach Hasegawa Press Conference Summary"
"Golden Week, and the weather was good, so many fans and supporters came. It was great that we were able to play our soccer for 90 minutes. I think the players played until the end without losing concentration. I thought it would be a very intense match with Matsumoto as the opponent, so I talked about how it would be a difficult match if we were on the defensive in the basic aspects. I think they played a high-intensity match from the start. I wanted Kubo to score a goal, but today's match had a great intensity and they played wonderfully."
Tsuyoshi WATANABE, who started for the first time today, and Ota, who started for the first time in the league this season, had some changes in the defense line, but both of them smoothly entered the game and the surrounding players also provided good support.
I think it is a big plus that we were able to create a new style of soccer as a result. Since we have a 5-day break, I want to take a good rest and prepare for the away game against G Osaka.

(Scored a goal by switching offense and defense in a game with high ball possession)
"I didn't expect to push them back that much. Watching Matsumoto's games so far, I had the impression that they were coming from the front very early in the first 5-10 minutes. I thought they would come in the same way today. I thought we could gradually maintain an advantage within the game contact, but Matsumoto's defense is very strong, so even if we score a goal, they can clear it out at the last minute. I didn't think it would be that easy to score. In that situation, we were able to take advantage of that momentary gap and make a high-quality pass and shot. I think it was a scene where the accuracy of that moment really came together."

(The part of quickly recovering when stolen or put in seems to become one point)
"If you can steal the ball in the moment when the opponent thinks they can switch, it will naturally become a chance, so the switch after pushing in is important regardless of where the opponent is. This is what I have been saying since last season. This season, we have been focusing on the precision after stealing. I think the team's aim and the players' intentions aligned in that goal scene."

(How do you plan to manage and lead the team under pressure as the top team?)
"Today, there was a sense of crisis within the team due to the change in members. There was no sense of complacency or arrogance just because we are in first place as a team. The players have also experienced a setback last season, so they fully understand that they need to fight each game and play their own soccer."
Captain Higashi is encouraging the team, and experienced players like Min Tae KIM are leading the young players, so the team has been able to maintain a relaxed atmosphere since training and we want to continue that.

"Summary of Matsumoto and Yasuharu Sorimachi's Coach Interview"
"As I had imagined before the match, it turned out to be a tough game."
There are parts where we have to disrupt the balance even if we are the ones to concede first, so I thought Tokyo's strength would be even more evident, but it turned out to be that kind of development.
I thought about trying to turn things around in the second half, but I feel like there wasn't enough energy to completely overturn the situation.
There are still parts that can be done, so we need to do them properly.
At the same time, even if there is no guarantee that our skills will improve when we wake up tomorrow, we must make efforts to compensate for that.
Today's opponent is the top team in the Japanese top league, so in that sense, there are also parts where I was able to learn.
"We want to prepare for the next home game against C Osaka, using today's experience."

(Was there also a part where the game plan was disrupted by conceding a goal at that time?)
"Considering that we also conceded a goal in a similar time frame in the previous Levain Cup match against Shimizu, we need to address that aspect."
The part that I am particular about is the passion for the ball, but that part has declined a little. In that sense, it is regrettable, and if I don't demonstrate my strength there, it's not Matsumoto.
"The quick counterattack of the 2-top formation is also a major weapon for Tokyo, and we have always been cautious about it, but in that sense, it was a disappointing goal conceded."