Kensuke NAGAI
"In the first half, there were many sideways and backward passes, and it was difficult to reach the goal. However, in the second half, we were able to make adjustments and start making forward passes, which allowed us to advance towards the goal."
"I want to continue this deployment from the start of the game."

(Passed in first place without losing. What we gained is)
"Not losing was a big thing. I think it's difficult to pass through undefeated, so in a tournament where young players also participate, I think each one will gain confidence."

(Looking back at the goal scene)
"The shot went in just as I imagined. It was the same course I practice. I'm glad I was able to kick it into the side net."

(Although it seems that the sense of shooting is very good)
"My shoulder condition has improved a lot, so my balance is also returning. I think I am changing for the better, including those aspects."

(It was a game that combined veterans and young players, but did they communicate?)
"We talked about playing without fear of making mistakes and playing decisively. In the second half, Yasuda came on and put pressure on from the front, and I think we were able to feel the speed that can only be experienced here. In that sense, I think it was a game that leads to the next."

(Did we manage to gain momentum for the next match?)
"Personally, I was able to score a goal after a long time, but it is important to accumulate points in the league. I think we need to change it again with our own efforts and I want to do my best to show Tokyo's uniqueness."

(Although it was an assist by Higashi, the experienced players talked to each other)
"Higashi was the one who made the assist, but before that, it was Hitada who made the vertical pass."
In the first half, there were many sideways and backwards passes, so I said it's okay to make mistakes and please make vertical passes, otherwise the attack switch won't turn on. Keigo reacted when it was put in there, and the others started moving.
I feel like that goal was scored with a vertical pass from player Shinaida.
"I feel that we need to increase scenes like that."

(I think young players also have skills)
"I thought that there were more back passes because of the feeling that they should not make mistakes, so I think that the player's own sense will be developed by continuing to pass through there even if they make mistakes."
"I conveyed the message to continue challenging."

"Taishi Brandon NOZAWA"
(I was thinking about how I would play in my first appearance for the top team)
"I was able to play without being too nervous."
I was thinking of playing aggressively even if I made mistakes in the game.
Even if it's okay to make mistakes, I was trying to minimize judgment errors and keep the number of goals conceded to zero. As for aggressiveness, I felt that I couldn't do it well."

(Were there any moments when you were careful while playing, even though there were many veterans and young players in today's lineup?)
"As a team, we had the desire to build momentum in this match, so each player had the feeling that it would be an important match for the next one."
I think the team was able to unify their intentions, so I was conscious of that and tried to speak during the game while coaching."

(The sense of accomplishment gained after today's match)
"I was able to calmly respond to cross balls and shot stops, so I think I need to work a little more on the coordination with my teammates, decision-making when I have the ball, and moving the players to bring the ball forward."

(Big save in the second half was expected)
"I anticipated that the ball would come to that area, but I didn't think I could reach it. I'm glad I managed to touch it with my hand."

(Although the lineup and members have changed a lot, the team was able to come together. Things to be mindful of within that)
"It is important to lead the team as a goalkeeper, but I think we were able to do well even with changes in the members because not only myself, but also my teammates had a high level of awareness and were encouraging each other."

(Evaluation of being able to play calmly in a situation where we caught up from behind)
"Honestly, I wanted to challenge more in various ways."
"I felt a bit passive, so I wanted to challenge more since it was a precious match."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"In the first half, there were many passive plays, and even when we managed to steal the ball, it didn't go forward and there were many back passes."
At halftime, we had a discussion about "Let's be more proactive and positive because we have already secured the first place, so let's not worry about the rankings." In the second half, there were some position changes, but we aimed for the opponent's goal and the young players who came on also showed their strengths. I think they played a passionate game.

(Regarding Takumi NAKAMURA, who played from the start of the second half, and Kojiro YASUDA, who played as a registered player of type 2)
"We knew that side back was Takumi's suitable position, so we challenged to see how well he could perform in a higher position, but it didn't go as expected. I felt once again whether he can demonstrate his strengths and qualities as a side back."
Although there are strengths as a contributor, there is still room for improvement in terms of delivering crosses and defensive intensity from a deeper position if playing as a full-back.
He himself is aware and is also working on training, so I expect growth from him in the future. I think he has shown solid play in the areas where he can play as a full-back on both sides.
I think Yuki YASUDA brought out his strengths in relation to Yasuda.
However, there were also situations where he couldn't keep up with the speed of the professionals, but I think it will serve as motivation for his future growth.
I hope to see his strengths and potential for growth in the future until he gets tired.

(It seems that players such as Arthur SILVA and Joan OUMARI, as well as Hasegawa, are moving smoothly in the center, but is it because the defense has been organized?)
"I don't think we played that well in the first half, but I think they showed their strengths in the second half."
They showed their strength, and I think Rengawa showed physical strength until the end.
If they don't join the members who fought in the recent league match against Kashiwa, the team's strength will not be fully prepared for the upcoming battles.
I wonder if they are organizing the parts they sorted out while playing during the losing streak in their minds.

"Summary of Oita Tomohiro Katanosaka Coach's Press Conference"
"In order for us to advance in the Levain Cup, we had no choice but to win in the final match."
In the midst of consecutive matches in the league, we selected today's members and told the players, "We must win today," and prepared for this game. It was a disappointing result that we couldn't advance to the finals, but I think we were able to create opportunities against Tokyo and it was a game where we had a chance to win. So it is very regrettable that we couldn't finish with a victory.
The players gave everything they had. But not being able to win means something is missing.
I hope you can use this experience and apply it to the league matches.
"Since we have an away game against Sendai in just two days, I hope the players who played today will recover well, switch gears, and continue to prepare for the remaining league matches as they have done so far, and challenge themselves to play a winning game."