"Sei MUROYA"
(We defended the goal with our bodies in the first half and at the end of the game, and we saw passionate plays throughout the match)
"I plan to reflect on it personally later, but I believe that we did our best and had several scoring opportunities, so I don't think we should be too discouraged. Hiroshima also played fantastic soccer. Although we lost, I want to quickly switch our focus to the next game."

(Regarding the start of the first half)
"Hiroshima was good at possession from the back and often managed to penetrate our defensive net. The opponent was effectively using the sides to create time. It would have been better if we could have pushed up and compacted the whole team a little more, but Hiroshima was able to carry the game well overall. I think that was a factor in us not being able to apply strong pressure from the front."

(How was the heat?)
"It was hot today. However, our team's characteristic is to fight regardless of the heat. Everyone is able to work hard and fight. We are able to do our best even in this hot weather, so we don't consider the heat to be a special concern."

(The game was evenly matched, but conceding a goal at that time made the difference in the outcome)
"In recent games, we have been winning by a narrow margin. This time, we were the ones who were defeated. It was a game that we could have won, so we wanted to at least end with a draw."

(Away games continue from here)
"We have had many home games so far. It's not a big deal. We are in the first place, but we always consider ourselves as challengers and want to fight even away from home."

(I think there will be more away games like today in the future)
"I think there will be more teams that will be cautious of our two top players and create blocks. We need to attack from the sides as a team, including myself. Today, we were able to create scoring opportunities after conceding a goal, so if we had scored them, the game would have been different. I think the game was that close."

Kento HASHIMOTO
"In the first half, we talked about putting pressure on the opponent as a team whenever there was a chance to take the ball away from them. We tried to take the ball away a few times, but we couldn't do it successfully and ended up being in a position where they had possession of the ball."

(Still 0-0 in the first half)
"That part went well. In the second half, the opponent also gets tired, so we had the consciousness of stepping up our gear and going for the goal."

(The scene of conceding a goal was taken away after the defensive organization was shaken from side to side)
"Rather than saying I couldn't endure it, I was caught in a momentary opening. I think that apart from that scene, there weren't many scenes where we were attacked, so it was a very frustrating goal."

(The reflection point in today's game is)
"I think it is possible to concede one goal against any team, so I want us to attack in a way that we can score one goal in every game, and I wanted to create more and more chances. There are still challenges. I want to push the opponent more and increase the scenes where we create chances."

(Wore the captain's armband from the latter part of the game)
"It was towards the end of the game, but from that timing, I was thinking of attacking from the side as much as possible. The players like Muroya and the ones on the side were aiming for the goal by taking a high position, but our gear didn't quite go up and we need to further investigate and improve that aspect, including myself."

(After entrusting the ball to Jael, who came on as a substitute, the ball did not progress forward easily)
"He is a player with different characteristics from Nagai, and we were not able to fully utilize his strengths as a team. The opponent also formed a solid defensive block, making it very difficult to break through. The ability to break through such defenses will be necessary in the future."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"It became a difficult situation, but Hiroshima made the first substitution in the second half, so I thought if we could endure there, we would have a chance from our substitution. Unfortunately, we were beaten by Kashiwa player in the time zone we were worried about."
Although we were scored on first, the players fought until the end. Muroya prevented Kashiwa's last counter and showed us their determination. Even though we lost, I think it was a play that will lead to the next one.
The scene that broke Hiroshima's solid defense occurred after the first half's water break, so I think if we can score in those situations, it would be great. It was a disappointing result, but we will switch our mindset and continue to fight starting from the next Sapporo match, which will be an away game.

(From the next match, it will be the first ever 8 consecutive away games in J-League history)
"I think we have no choice but to fight tenaciously. I am prepared for the difficulty of playing away and the unique atmosphere."

(About Muroya. The defense that stopped Kashiwa's counter at the end was amazing. There was also a scene in the first half that was prevented.
"The last amazing play was a great response without giving up while Kashiwa was already ahead."

"Hiroshi JOFUKU Press Conference Summary (Hiroshima)"
"Although we still can't see Tokyo's back, we experienced last season that we don't know what will happen in a long season. We want to aim for the top as long as there is a possibility."
In the first half, I thought that connecting passes and wearing down the opponent would be the best countermeasure against their sharp counterattacks. The players responded well, including their defense after losing the ball. Today's soccer gives us confidence. From here on, we want to accumulate points one by one without giving up. Many people became a purple mass and supported us today. Their presence was amazing."

(What does it mean to win in Tokyo, my former team's home?)
"Of course, this place (Ajinomoto Stadium) was a tough place for me. It was simply because my team, which I built, lacked the strength compared to the opponent."
So now, we are fully dedicated to the team's growth, one match at a time. We want to finish with a high ranking, even if it's just one. We want to become a group that grows.
There is nothing special about myself. However, when I can't win, I am told that I am trying too hard by those around me. Still, even though we haven't won the championship, I think the players understood the meaning of this victory when they poured water on me after today's game.