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"Summary of Tokyo U-23 Coach Tetsu NAGASAWA's Press Conference"

"Despite having a J1 match, I am grateful that all the fans and supporters gathered at Nishi-Gaoka. The match became difficult as we created opportunities for the opponents to score. If it was the early stages of the season, it would have been a situation where the opponents would have escaped, but the players have become stronger through actual experience, so we were able to catch up."

In the final stages, we pushed the opponent and created many chances, but despite attacking with a strong determination, we lacked composure and were unable to score additional points. If we can calmly score in the final moments, I believe we can compete in J1 matches.

Half of the season has ended, but this season in J3, which we joined in 2016, has accumulated the most points. The players who played today are also participating in the Emperor's Cup and Levain Cup. Rather than practice matches, it is meaningful to fight in the U-23 team again, as we can improve various issues on the stage of the official match in J3.