"Masato MORISHIGE Player"
"We were talking about observing the opponent's condition and fighting in the first half, but there were some moments where we put too much emphasis on defense. We made adjustments together, including during the water break, and I think we were able to play good defense by not giving the opponent much time from there."

(The first goal we scored at the start of the second half was crucial)
"I think the start of the second half was a key moment, so being able to score a goal there was more important than anything else."

(Looking back at my own goal)
"I feel like I touched it, but according to the official record, my name is written there, so I must have touched it with my right foot."

(Hikaru MITA's ball was very good)
"Although Hikaru MITA has recently joined Tokyo, he was able to grasp the characteristics from the FK in practice, so he kicked the ball just as expected."

(The third goal that determines the game was scored in additional time)
I think it means that the substitute player is doing a good job, and I think it is important for the substitute players to produce results in the summer. Of course, it is also important to score from set plays. These two positive aspects led to us pulling away from the opponent.
We have been able to continue working on correcting the issues from the previous match and preparing for the next match. There are also areas that need to be corrected in today's match, so we want to make sure to fix them and prepare for the next match against Sendai.

(In the hero interview, he spoke powerfully, saying "Let's win the championship!" at the end)
"We have to fight to win the championship, and we need to look ahead and fight. It's also important to remind ourselves of the goal of "winning the championship". We were able to convey once again to the fans and supporters who create such an atmosphere that we are aiming for that."

Kensuke NAGAI
"The opening goal was a great cross ball from Higashi. I think that was everything."

(Was that cross ball as expected?)
"When I saw Higashi trying to kick the ball with a one-step motion, I thought the ball would come there. I thought if it came as expected, I could score."

(There have been many striker-like goals this year, but is there any change?)
"Rather than me, I think it depends on the provider, and I am just able to adapt to it well and be utilized by my teammates. I think it's a good aspect that I am able to play in such a position."

(More goals come from good positioning rather than winning by height)
"The opponent is often bigger, so I think it's important to win with quick thinking and change the course of the ball, and above all, score goals."

(The goal at the start of the second half was crucial)
"Our team's plan worked well. We had discussed going full throttle from the start of the second half, so it was significant that we were able to score at that moment."

(Good form with 5 goals in the last 5 matches and during the summer)
"I think it's just a coincidence"

(I think we changed our way of playing depending on the flow and time zone, but how did you feel as a player?)
"We fought fiercely from the start of the first half, so we fought while creating a solid block with everyone while watching the situation like today. There were times when the opponent had the ball and made mistakes, but we were able to hold them to zero and make corrections, so I think it was a part where we could grow as we played more games. We were able to play with the image of gradually closing in and erasing the opponent's strengths. I also thought that I wanted to compete in the second half today, and I think the coach's tactics were fantastic."

(Won with a 3-0 victory against C Osaka, who has the fewest goals conceded in the league)
"I think that when we score one goal, it gives us momentum, so even if the opponent's defense is good, we can still achieve results like today."

(He was talking about the importance of scoring the first goal before the match)
"Recently, we have been conceding the first goal at home. I think it will be difficult to come back from that and turn the game around in the summer battles. We were determined to score the first goal no matter what and played with that mindset."

(This is the 8th goal. Double-digit scoring is also becoming visible)
"I don't know about that. I want to continue preparing without letting my guard down."

(Away 8 consecutive games will start from late August. How important is today's victory among them?)
"While facing a series of away games, I definitely want to grasp victory in this home 3 consecutive games and build momentum as we enter the away games."

"Hirotaka MITA"
(Did you hear the loud cheers when you entered as a substitute?)
"Of course, I noticed. I am very happy."

(How was the coordination with the surrounding players?)
"There are players who have been playing from the front, and each player in Tokyo has a high quality, so there are parts that need to be adjusted together from now on."

(Did you tell Morishige anything?)
"I didn't complain, but I had a feeling of 'what's going on' (laughs). I didn't say anything, but I think Morishige's goal was good. What's important is that it led to a victory."

(Regarding making an assist in the first game back at Ajinomoto Stadium)
"With that one assist, I was able to play more comfortably afterwards. I would have liked to score another goal if possible, but there is also the flow of the game."
I want to be able to sprint and enter the goal multiple times. It was a great confidence boost for the team that Jael passed a good ball and Diego OLIVEIRA scored, ending the game 3-0.

(After returning, he played as a substitute in two consecutive matches, but he feels that there are differences from the previous Tokyo)
"I still think that the defense is solid with Morishige as the center. Because we are compact, even if many cross balls are sent in, we were able to bounce them back. In terms of solidity, I think we have improved several levels compared to the previous Tokyo."

(Do you ever feel the strength to win?)
"I really feel it, and I think it's something that we have built up to this point."
I think that gives me confidence, so I hope to continue with that and show a difference in the attacking aspect that is being demanded of me."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"The players fought well in the hot weather. It is a fantastic result to have scored three goals against C Osaka."
The first half lacked a bit of aggressiveness. From the water break onwards, it gradually started to pick up. In the end, it was more of a total battle or a physical contest, and both teams were in a very difficult situation, but I think we were able to fight without losing our concentration until the end. We have a Sendai match next, so I want to prepare properly and face it."

(The flow changed from the water break, and in the second half, we scored the opening goal at an ideal time. After that, it seemed like the players regained their confidence.)
"The second half was as usual."
In the first half, I myself pulled the reins of the players and prevented them from going forward. Some players were confused. In the second half, I told them they could go freely. Finding that balance was difficult.
I think the players could have played more aggressively in the first half.
I was able to play the second half as usual. I thought that if I didn't play a solid game against C Osaka, I wouldn't be able to score or win. Including the substitute players, they did their job properly."

(Evaluation of player Jae Suk OH)
"He was used because Ogawa couldn't play. It's been a long time since his last evaluation, he played for 90 minutes in practice matches, but it's been a long time since he played a full 90 minutes in an official match. Despite having recently transferred and not much time, he did a solid job."

(This season, it's the first goal from a set piece)
"In the first half of the season, we only scored about one point from loose balls in set pieces. In that sense, I felt that if the kicker was good, we could score. Na SANGHO also kicks a wonderful ball. I think the probability of scoring will increase if the timing between the kicker and the goal is right. We didn't have many games like that in the first half of the season."
I think we need to improve the accuracy of set plays because the second half of the game is continuing to be difficult.

"Summary of C Osaka Lotina Coach Press Conference"
"It was a game that we lost, that's the impression."
In the first half, we played well and dominated the ball, not giving the opponent many chances to attack. However, within that, we were also unable to score a goal.
At the start of the second half, the opponent scored with their first play and then played confidently, adding two more points.
I have the impression that we were superior to Tokyo in terms of playing, but the important thing in soccer is to score goals. I want to celebrate Tokyo and also want us to continue growing."

(Tokyo scored and said, "We played with confidence, but what made us start to feel confident?")
"A goal was born in the second half, and I felt a stronger impression of confidence in our way of playing. We needed to take risks and took advantage of the space that was created, and they scored two points. I think that's the kind of game it was."