Shuto OKANIWA
"It hasn't been long since I became a JFA・J.League special designated player, but I have been preparing to communicate with various players and fit in as much as possible."
"I am grateful to the coach who let me play from the start and allowed me to fight at home."

(Enthusiasm for the next match and beyond, based on today's experience)
"I couldn't really show my characteristics of bursting forward and work rate, which are my strengths, so there are various circumstances and the team's way of playing, but I want to communicate in order to maximize my strengths and challenge more like a university student."

(It was my first time playing in Tokyo since U-18, but today I wanted to reflect on how I felt)
"I definitely felt that the intensity was significantly different, but I also had what I had built up over my four years in college, so I entered the game with the intention of demonstrating that."

(Did I demonstrate my strengths?)
"In the first half, there were some opportunities to interact with the players in the front line and deliver crossing balls, but the number of times was still low. In the second half, there were few situations where I could go forward."
There is also the issue of whether I can go at the right timing, but I also want to improve more in terms of communication with the players around me.

(What the players said before the match)
"I was told by players Mita and Abe that it is important to challenge more like a college student."

(Meaning of contributing to Tokyo's top team)
"Although there are situations where the team is not doing well, I hope to become a source of courage and vitality not only for the team but also for the fans and supporters as an energetic player."

(Regarding the fact that Kashif BANGNAGANDE entered as a left back and academy players played on both sides)
"We talked about how we have nothing to lose from the beginning of the game, and we talked about the importance of challenging ourselves and contributing to victory."
Today, there were many things that didn't go well, but I was conscious of continuing to challenge anyway."

Leandro player
"Although it was a long time since the last game, there were some issues with getting back into the rhythm of playing, but I gave it my all."

(Regarding the fact that we were able to create many chances but couldn't convert them into goals)
"We had plenty of opportunities, but in the end, we couldn't break the deadlock. I think not being able to finish was the key factor."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"It is very disappointing to lose at home, but I think it's just the end of 90 minutes out of 180."
Since we were able to create many scoring opportunities, we want to start by scoring one point in the second match."

(How was the performance of today's attacking lineup?)
I think Leandro, who returned after a long time, played very well.
Leandro was able to create scoring opportunities multiple times, not just Leandro. I want to give him a certain evaluation, but it is also a fact that he couldn't finish it in the end.
"I want to continue training to go to the next stage by deciding in the 90 minutes of the 2nd match."

(What is the evaluation of Okaniwa player?)
"He showed his strengths very well until the end, although his physical performance dropped due to fatigue."
"I look forward to continuing to expect great plays in both offense and defense."

(Reason for using Okaniwa as a player in the first place?)
"I considered him as a valuable asset for this consecutive match and decided to use him in the first game."
I think he did well despite having little time to play as a team. I believe that if we continue to bring out his strengths and those around him understand it, he will contribute even more to the team.

"Shonan - Bin UKISHIMA Coach Press Conference Summary"
"With a game in just two days and Tokyo having a week off, I thought Tokyo would come out aggressively."
I think it became a really fast-paced and good game in terms of offense and defense.
I think today's game was such an overall picture where we were able to score at a good time and prevent conceding at a bad time.

(The player who came on in the middle of the second half scored a goal, but the intention and outcome of the substitution)
"At the end of the first half, we were heavily pressed and couldn't even get to the ball, and our defensive line kept dropping back."
It was clear to see that if the same situation continued in the early stages of the second half, it would not be our game.
"I wanted to bring more aggressiveness with the substitution of those two players in that sense."

(After winning the first game. Preparing for the second game)
"Since it is a victory or defeat throughout both matches, it is only halfway over in that sense. We won today's game, but I think Tokyo will come out with their full strength in the second game."
"We want to approach the next match with the determination to bounce back in those areas, as they are also the reigning champions from last year and we believe they will come out with that kind of spirit."