GAME RESULTMatch Results

Sec. 34 2021/11/03 (Wed)
Audience 18,209 people 
Weather: sunny, with a low temperature of 20.9 degrees and humidity of 26%. 
Referee: Masuya UEDA Assistant Referees: Ryo HIRAMA / Noriyuki SUZUKI Fourth Official: Yuki TSUKAKOSHI

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First Half3-0

Second half1-0

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Shimizu S-Pulse

FC Tokyo Shimizu S-Pulse
07' Adailton
12' Own goal
24' Diego OLIVEIRA
87' Masato MORISHIGE
Scorer
46' Kensuke NAGAI → Ryoma WATANABE
58' Joan OUMARI → Tsuyoshi WATANABE
66' Yojiro TAKAHAGI → Keigo HIGASHI
66' Diego OLIVEIRA → Leandro
83' Takuya AOKI → Hirotaka MITA
Player substitution 46' Katsuhiro NAKAYAMA → Keita NAKAMURA
46' Yuito SUZUKI → Noriaki FUJIMOTO
68' Benjamin KOLOLLI → Yuta TAKI
68' Ronaldo → Ryo TAKEUCHI
80' Thiago SANTANA → Reon YAMAHARA
7 Shoot 10
4 CK 3
8 FK 11
Warning 73' Eiichi KATAYAMA
Expulsion
FC Tokyo Starting
GK 13 Go HATANO
DF 22 Takumi NAKAMURA
DF 3 Masato MORISHIGE
DF 32 Joan OUMARI
DF 50 Yuto NAGATOMO
MF 8 Yojiro TAKAHAGI
MF 21 Takuya AOKI
MF 31 Shuto ABE
FW 15 Adailton
FW 11 Kensuke NAGAI
FW 9 Diego OLIVEIRA
FC Tokyo Substitute
GK 1 Tsuyoshi KODAMA
DF 4 Tsuyoshi WATANABE
MF 7 Hirotaka MITA
MF 10 Keigo HIGASHI
MF 18 Manato SHINADA
MF 23 Ryoma WATANABE
FW 20 Leandro
Shimizu S-Pulse starting lineup
GK 37 Shuichi Gonda
DF 7 Eiichi KATAYAMA
DF 5 VALDO
DF 38 Akira IBAYASHI
DF 4 Haru Teruki
MF 33 Daiki MATSUOKA
MF 3 Ronaldo
MF 11 Katsuhiro NAKAYAMA
MF 32 Benjamin KOLOLLI
FW 23 Suzuki Yuito
FW 9 Thiago SANTANA
Shimizu S-Pulse substitute
GK 25 Kengo NAGAI
DF 50 Yoshinori SUZUKI
DF 39 Reon YAMAHARA
MF 6 Ryo TAKEUCHI
MF 20 Keita NAKAMURA
MF 26 Yuta TAKI
FW 24 Noriaki FUJIMOTO

[Highlight Video]

[Player and Coach Comments]

"Adailton"
(Unlike the Kashima game, we scored a goal today. What we have been working on so far is)
"In the Kashima game, we were suppressed in a difficult match. I am very happy that we were able to score a goal from the left side as planned in today's practice."

(It was a performance that led the team's attack, but it was the key to today's victory)
"The Kashima game was tough defensively, and honestly, I couldn't really showcase my strengths. I knew Shimizu would also come with strong pressure, but I knew where the spaces would open up and where the chances would come from. I think I had a good preparation, so it turned out well."

(Did you practice coordinating in the midfield and defending from a high position for a long time?)
"I think our strong point is aggressively stealing the ball from the front line, and in that process, I was able to steal the ball and score through a combination with player Abe. I want to continue in this form."

(In addition to the number of goals scored last season, double-digit goals are also visible)
"Of course, I also have the desire to score goals, and I hope to achieve better results than last season so that fans and supporters can be even more pleased."

"Masato MORISHIGE Player"
"In the past few games, including the Levain Cup, I have been feeling frustrated."
"It was great to be able to show a good game as a team in front of many fans and supporters today."

(It was a good goal that showed my strengths)
"It was a good ball that went beyond the opponent's goalkeeper, and I just adjusted to the ball without jumping."

(Taku SHIMIZU's thoughts on facing Shimizu)
"The opponent is fighting to avoid relegation, but we are in a situation where we have neither the chance to win the championship nor to avoid relegation."
We were all talking about showing the fighting spirit like today in front of the fans and supporters. I think we were able to do that today."

(Today, over 18,000 fans and supporters attended the match. With the determination to fight together in the last four games)
"When I stepped into the stadium, it was very reassuring to see so many fans and supporters."
"I want to continue to do my best so that we can share joy together like today."

Leandro player
(While under suspension, I also participated in academy activities. I thought about how I felt and what I thought.)
"I visited the academy and school, and participated while reminiscing about my childhood. In the midst of that, I participated while thinking about what I could convey."
I think it has become a good time and space for both of us, as I have also become aware of it.
"I was practicing for the time when I can play in the game again, even though I couldn't participate in the match."

(I think it was a few weeks of reorganizing myself)
"This period was a difficult time.
"I have prepared myself to give my all in today's match, both for the team and for myself, in order to have a good game."

(Looking back on today's match)
"We scored three goals in the early stages of the first half today and were able to play a good game with a good flow. I want to continue playing this kind of match."
I think I was able to make a good play because I was able to practice well, even though it was my first time playing in a while and I didn't have a game sense.

(What I talked about with the coach before today's match)
"There have been various things including this time, but the coach told me that he believes in me. He also told me to play well."
There was also such a discussion before the match, and for that reason, we had trained so hard and approached the game.

(What thoughts and emotions did you have when entering the pitch?)
"I had a strong desire to play in the game, and finally I was able to participate. I was able to play calmly because I was able to participate in a good game."
"I feel it was a wonderful time."

(How we want to fight in the last 4 matches)
"As long as we are wearing the Tokyo uniform, we are fighting as representatives of this club."
"I want to approach the game with only winning in mind."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"I think the players fought really well, concentrating from the start of the match."
I think that continuing to make moves led to the opponent's own goals, and I want to continue playing these heartfelt games for the next four matches.
Many fans and supporters came to support us this match, as the number of spectators allowed was reduced by half. Their presence really motivated the players.
"We want to prepare ourselves to play a heated match in the upcoming games."

(The factor that allowed us to reflect our good form in the result was that we scored multiple goals in the early stages and secured a victory)
"We had 10 days since the last match, so we were able to prepare well. During practice, we had a meeting to discuss not only the match against Shimizu, but also the reasons why we have been playing well recently but unable to win."
You cannot win if there is a lack of concentration or play, such as conceding goals from similar time zones or set plays.
It is easy to say with your mouth, but can you continue to fight without losing concentration for 90 minutes?
In the first half of the Kashima game, we couldn't make a move even though we were being attacked, so we talked about approaching the Shimizu game with the same attitude as the second half of that match. It was reassuring to have the veteran players leading the team and we were able to practice in a good atmosphere, which I feel led to today's game.

(Evaluation of Takumi NAKAMURA)
"Today, I saw glimpses of light play towards the end, so I want him to aim high without losing concentration."
I think he is a player who has been growing little by little amidst various things that have happened over the past year. Of course, I hope he continues to grow even more, but he has had various experiences this season, so I hope he continues to show his strengths in the future."

(I think I was worried about how to use Leandro in the game, but what did you think?)
"I think there are various opinions, but I think Leandro has been sufficiently disciplined and he is also sincerely reflecting on himself. I and the club have come to the idea of giving him another chance. I think he also received that kind of feeling."
I think he understood the importance of going back to the basics of fair play and approached the game with that mindset.
I think he is a truly amazing player, but one action can lead to completely opposite results.
I want you to continue approaching the game with the same attitude as today.

"Summary of Shimizu Lotina's Press Conference"
"Tokyo scored 2 points, 3 points, and it became a difficult game where they were led early."
It was a difficult first half to express the plan we were aiming for.
In the second half, we were able to express what we were aiming for and dominate the game, or the opponent retreated.
We were able to create chances and had a feeling that we could make it 1-3, but we conceded a fourth goal from their corner kick. It becomes a tough game when we concede three goals from set pieces against a strong opponent.
Set plays have been consistently well defended recently, but today we gave them a significant advantage in that area.

(How to rebuild the team from here)
"It was a very exciting game, and we approached it with great enthusiasm. Many supporters also came to cheer us on, and we played with determination. That's why it was such a painful game."
However, as a professional, we should stand up here, and I also want the supporters to stand up again and fight with the team.

(Although there have been no goals in the last 3 matches, there are areas for improvement in the offensive aspect)
"The challenges vary in each match."
There are games where we can create chances but cannot score, and there are games like today where we allow the opponent to take the lead first. The opponent is a team that plays good defense while retreating, so it was a difficult game to create chances and score in the second half.
I think there is a need to continue improving and making progress there.

(How to review the scenes of conceding the second and third goals from set plays)
"It becomes quite difficult when you concede three goals from set plays."
There is a need to improve there. We have been defending well recently, but we gave an advantage in that area.
Regarding the second goal conceded, Ronaldo's header went into the goal amidst a bit of bad luck, and Gonda was unable to react. There is room for improvement on the third and fourth goals.
"I think it is necessary to attack the ball with strength and bounce it back with strength."