Kensuke NAGAI
"The opening goal was great because of Na SANGHO's cross ball, so I just had to finish it."

(Looking back at the second goal)
"We have been practicing crossing the ball after recovering from a setback. At that moment, I thought the ball would come near me, so I was able to connect well and produce the results of our training."

(League 2 consecutive goals. The reason for the good condition is)
"I can attack in a good rhythm. Other players are watching the situation in the front line and they also create enough time for me to rest, so I think I can put more power into the attack."

(Recently, the awareness of scoring goals has been very high)
"Today, we were first scored against and I thought it would be a tough game if we didn't manage to score at least one point. I was thinking of taking the chance to hit if there was an opportunity."

(Does the first goal in the national team give you confidence?)
"I am gaining confidence and I am able to play in a good rhythm from there. With the confidence, I am also able to increase the number of plays I can make."

(I feel that the attack has been activated)
"There are many players like Na SANGHO and Kotaro TOKUNAGA who can make a difference, so everyone can play in a way that suits those players. I think it's a very good rhythm."

"Na SANGHO"
"We conceded the first goal and the start wasn't good, but I think our perseverance in fighting led to the victory."

(Na SANGHO's physicality and breakthrough power are leading the attack)
"Not only myself, but also the players around me, have a strong desire to win. Personally, it took me some time to fit in during the early season, but the players around me have been trying to adapt to me while I play. I am playing with the intention of responding to that feeling."

(In the previous match, he scored a goal and also showed plays that contributed to goals in this match. The reason for his current good form is)
"When I play in a match, I play with the determination to seize any chance. It is because I was able to seize those chances that I have been able to earn a starting position now. I want to continue meeting the expectations of the coach in the future."

(What we are conscious of as we enter the second half of the season)
"I think that a strong start in the second half will give momentum to the team, and I hope that we can continue that and finish in a good position. I want to do my best to win the next game as well."

(Looking forward to the next Tama River Clasico)
"As we face Kawasaki in a top-tier match, we will be able to play at home. We will prepare thoroughly for the next game and definitely aim for victory."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"We were able to defeat the strong G Osaka and the players worked hard. It was good to earn 3 points at home."
However, the start was not good. We couldn't pick up the second ball easily and our defensive line dropped. In the midst of that, there were goals conceded like that when dangerous balls were put in. We need to concentrate more. It's good that we were able to come from behind and win the last two matches, but we want to fix the part where we concede the first goal. The next opponent is Kawasaki Frontale, so it will be another tough match. Kawasaki also has a low goal difference. I don't think it will be easy to score. If by any chance we concede, we have to make sure to get it back.
The players really did their best in this 7-game series. We couldn't get off to a good start, but it was significant that we drew 1-1 with C Osaka in the second match of the Levain Cup. From there, the players' determination changed and it led to results. We want to take a good rest and prepare well for the Kawasaki match."

(What were the areas where the start of the match was not good?)
"We couldn't pick up the second ball and the defensive line dropped because of the opponent's forward. We made adjustments ourselves from the middle of the match, but G Osaka also pulled back after taking the lead. We were able to bring the game to a pushing situation, so I think the opponent's stamina was greatly depleted. We were able to score while the opponent was pulling back, and I think the players did a good job of switching their mindset and fighting."

(Player Nagai with 2 goals. Recently, his skill has improved)
"Kensuke is a really nice person, and he used to pass the ball when he had a chance until last year. He wants to play more towards the goal."
FW has started to make plays towards the goal in a situation where they have to score. He has been selected for the national team and his confidence can be seen. He is starting to feel like a striker."

(Na SANGHO has been placed on the left side and his movement has improved)
"The right side is not bad, but his strengths come out when he plays on the left. He gained confidence from scoring in the previous match and he is a player who has been selected for the South Korean national team. I hope he can further power up from here."

"Summary of G Osaka Manager Tsuneyasu MIYAMOTO's Press Conference"
(Right wing back player Kosuke ONOSE has returned from injury. What was the intention?)
"ONOSE played for about 60 minutes in the Emperor's Cup against Sanuki and it was determined that he can play to some extent."

(They were reversed at the end of the first half. How do you see the fact that they lost the momentum after taking the lead?)
"The opponent continued to possess the ball, and we couldn't attack."
The players were trying to proceed with the game carefully after scoring the first goal.
They defended tenaciously, but conceded a goal and then a second goal two minutes later. It was a great pity.

(In the second half, Hikaru ENDO was substituted. It was a development as planned, but we couldn't score until the end.)
"The reason we couldn't score was because the players' decision-making was slow and the goalkeeper made some fine saves."
Whether you proceed with the game at 2-1 or hold the ball after conceding 3 points, it's different. The easy goal conceded ended up affecting us until the end."

(I think they were cautious of Tokyo's top two)
"They told us to be careful of the counterattack, and if we lose the ball halfway, the side midfielders will also push forward."
I was able to respond to the attack with only two top players to some extent, but I was caught off guard by the movement of Na SANGHO.
The first goal was also deeply cut into the side. There was a problem with the one-on-one defense.