Insoo YU
"I had the intention of reacting to the ball faster than the opponent even before entering the match. As an individual, there were difficult times this season, but it became a rewarding goal."

(Although it was my first start in the top team this season)
"I have been working hard every day to earn the trust of the coach. I think it was very good that my efforts paid off with a goal and I was able to respond to the selection."

(What kind of instructions did you receive from the coach?)
"I was told to actively break through the opponent's defensive line from behind. Also, in terms of defense, I was instructed to aggressively go after the ball from the front, so I was thinking of giving everything I had."

(The coach himself also highly praised the recent performance)
"Personally, I have maintained good condition and prepared for this day. As for the members, I never know who will be chosen and when chosen, I always strive to produce results."

"Kotaro OMORI"
"I think it was great that we were able to advance to the group stage. I feel that the soccer style of Coach Hasegawa, who is in his second year, has been permeating through the team. Everyone is on the same page and able to play soccer. Even if we face a difficult situation, I think it is very significant that we are able to keep a clean sheet."

(There have been changes in the team members since the last league match, and young players have also emerged. Among them, I think there is a part where player Omori is leading the team)
"I don't have any consciousness of leading the team, I just feel like I'm doing my best with my own play. I think that understanding what we as a team need to do and being able to do it properly is leading to these results."

(For the next match)
"I want to make good preparations and achieve good results again next time."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"The players really did their best. I think it was great that the fans and supporters came all the way to support us from far away, and we were able to respond to their feelings."
In the first half, there were some players who were playing in a cup match for the first time in a while, so there were some chaotic moments, but experienced players were able to lead the team and get through the first half with a score of zero. I think that led to the battle in the second half. It was a difficult match where we needed to win or draw to advance to the group stage, but the players fought with determination and as a result, we were able to advance to the group stage, which we couldn't achieve last year. We want to prepare well for the playoff stage."

(We have decided to advance to the group stage of the Levain Cup with this team. How do you perceive its significance?)
"This week was a very challenging schedule, and it was difficult to bring the same members from the previous league match."
Tomorrow I will return to Tokyo and the day after tomorrow I have to depart for Osaka. In the midst of that, I managed to select 18 members with this team and I think everyone responded to those expectations.
Even for Nakamura, he played in the first and second matches of the Levain Cup, and I think he fought with the desire to win today! He took a shot that led to the winning goal and showed his determination, and he played a game that will lead to the next one.
Even for Okazaki, although he is doing well as a supporting role in the league matches as a defensive midfielder, I think he realized that he still needs more experience in situations where he has to be the mainstay and control the game.
Learn many things by winning. Of course, there are times when you think you should have done this, but I think there are also things that you won't understand unless you win, more than learning from losing.
I think that winning will allow today's members to taste the joy of victory and give the team a tremendous boost of energy.
I think the members who didn't come today have to work hard this weekend, and I feel that being able to produce results while fighting in the league and cup matches as a team will lead to the next step.

"Summary of Tosu Manager Myung Hwi KIM's Press Conference"
"I wanted to show a winning game while taking advantage of the home advantage in a game that we had to win, with many supporters coming to watch. I feel sorry for losing."
Regarding the match, in the first half, we were able to create a situation where we could push the opponent as planned, take advantage of their forward movement to attack from behind, and create scoring opportunities by picking up second balls.
However, we were unable to convert our chances and conceded a goal due to a mistake just before the end of the first half. From there, in the second half, we struggled to create opportunities despite the opponent being satisfied with a draw.
I think it was a game that led to the next one, but there are still areas that need improvement. We still need to make adjustments, including the coordination between players.