"Kotaro OMORI"
"It was significant that we were able to keep a clean sheet as a result."
The first goal was good because I was able to dribble into my own range and place the ball in an easy-to-hit spot. I thought it would go in because I was able to meet the ball in my strong area.
I had been working on it since practice, but it didn't go in easily, so I think I was able to get some luck on my side."

(In many situations where we concede the first goal, we were also under pressure at the beginning today. However, in the midst of that, player Hiroshi OMORI scored the opening goal.)
"My opening goal was good, but as a team, we were able to fight together in both attack and defense."
The start of the game was sometimes dominated by the opponent's momentum, but it was crucial that we were able to hold them off without conceding any goals. I think the momentum shifted to Tokyo after we scored the opening goal."

(Instructions from the coach)
"There wasn't anything in particular, but I played thinking about executing what I have and reading the flow of the game."

(It was a game in high humidity)
"Even in that situation, I was able to enjoy playing soccer as it was my first full appearance in a while. I also had substitute appearances and got involved in the game in various ways, but what I need to do remains the same. As we are fighting as a team throughout the year, I want to continue doing what I should do properly from now on."

"Hirotaka MITA"
"It has only been two days since I joined, but I have already been taught some tactics. Today was my first match with this team, so I focused on defending and was allowed to play somewhat freely in order to showcase my strengths."

(Muroya and Takahagi had various conversations during the game)
"Takahagi's instructions on where to aim for loose balls and positioning for marking were very helpful and made it easy for me to play."
Regarding the attack, I was conscious of receiving the ball in the middle and creating time to connect to opportunities. I was involved in shooting scenes, but I wanted to convert them into goals. I want to create more chances and contribute to scoring."

(There was a feeling of letting Mita score)
"Hashimoto and Higashi have been playing together since the old days, and Takahagi and Omori are also players with a sense of the game, so the ball moved a lot and it was very easy to play. We have two weeks from here to practice with everyone, so I want to communicate more."

(Which position do you want to play?)
"The coach decides what role to give. I think it's a good player who can play the role given to them properly, so I want to fulfill my role wherever I am used."

(How was it to actually play?)
"Muroya was very good at overlapping, making it easy to pass the ball. When I had the ball, everyone started moving, so I had a comfortable feeling that I had never experienced before. In Kobe, there were many players who could create a game like Iniesta, but there were few players who started moving, so it was easy for me."

(The long-awaited chant was)
"I was really happy and nostalgic. I knew that you were singing it many times, so I want to do my best to score a goal next time and be able to do the 'Sha'."

(I thought I had a chance to shoot)
"The defender closed in faster than I expected, so I aimed for the gap. It was just as I imagined, but unfortunately, it missed."
I was very happy to be able to come back to Tokyo and play a game, and my sense of responsibility has increased even more. Since it is the next match against Cerezo Osaka, we cannot afford to lose at home. In order to accumulate points, I want to continue to strive for victory."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"It was a game after losing, so I think the team was a little nervous at the start, but we had told the players that Shimizu would come out aggressively at home. I think being able to concentrate on playing during the early stages led to Omori's goal."
The opening goal by Omori was indeed significant. In recent games, we have often been conceded the first goal, but this time we were able to take the lead and even score a second goal. I also believe that the fact that we ended the game with a clean sheet is a testament to the players' hard work until the very end.
I have a little time until the next match, so I want to prepare well for the next game.

(About Mita and Jael)
I think both of them did well. Jael also returned from injury and had some unknowns, but he made himself a starting point by putting his body on the line and creating opportunities for the team, even in limited playing time.
Regarding Mita, there was a part of the game where he had to jump right in, but he smoothly entered the match."

"Shimizu -Yoshiyuki SHINODA Coach's Press Conference Summary"
"I think we had a good start to the game, but the result of 0-2 is everything."
We changed the system, changed the personnel, tried various challenges, and had several scoring opportunities. However, we couldn't convert them into goals, which is our current strength. Even in the aspect of conceding two goals, it was a disappointing game as we continued to concede. Overall, I think it was a good game, but it's important for us to reflect on this result together. We need to firmly focus on our foundation and keep going."

(Please tell us about the measures taken before the match against Tokyo and the evaluation related to them)
"The main threat was the fast attack of the two forwards, so we aimed to prevent that and go behind the opponent while moving the ball ourselves. We were shown several scenes like that, but Hiroshi OMORI and Daichi OMORI, the midfielders, came into the center more than expected, and we couldn't respond well."
"I felt that we need to learn from their quality in front of the goal and their defensive efforts to protect the goal with their bodies. They are a team that is leading the league." (After conceding the first goal after a good start, we lost our rhythm quite a bit. What was the cause of that?) "One reason is that Tokyo's goal made their movements smoother, and we felt a bit hesitant as a result. Then we conceded the second goal and felt the possibility of conceding the third goal, so we thought about changing our shape from the middle of the game."