"Shuto ABE"
(It was our first victory after the resumption. Looking back on today's match)
"The coach told us that today's match would be a big game, so we couldn't afford to lose as a team or individually. We played with great determination and it was good that we were able to win 2-1 in the end."

(How did you approach the match against the opponent you lost to three days ago?)
"I confirmed that each individual does not lose in terms of ball control and running ability, and I also approached the match with a strong awareness of that aspect."

(It seemed that there were many tough plays from the opponent)
"This kind of Asia Challenge is a tournament that you don't get to experience often. There were intense tackles and charges in my first experience, but I also think of it as a good experience and want to use it to contribute to my own growth."

(We finished second in the group stage with today's result. Looking ahead)
"Since we were able to earn 3 points today, we want to ride this momentum and go for another 3 points in the next match against Ulsan with everyone."

Leandro player
(Looking back on the match)
"I'm glad we were able to win a difficult match. Going forward, we still have a chance to advance to the group stage on our own, so we want to keep working towards the next match."

(Looking back at the opening goal)
"There were many chances in the first half, but we couldn't convert them. In the second half, there were opportunities to score, and although there were some mistakes from the opponent, it was good that we were able to capitalize on them."

(After the substitution of Diego OLIVEIRA, how did you continue to play?)
"Diego OLIVEIRA is a very important player for the team. It is unfortunate that he had to be substituted due to injury, but the players who came on as substitutes also played well, so we were able to continue the game without losing momentum."

"Masato MORISHIGE Player"
(Looking back on the match)
"It was good to achieve the goal of scoring and winning in a tough battle."

(Reflecting on my own play, which became a midfield play)
"It was a difficult position."
"However, I think I was able to play as I had imagined, by observing the opponent's situation and either dropping back to receive or jumping out to receive at the front line."

(What is your role after conceding a goal?)
"We were aware of the need to fill the positions firmly with two people, myself and the center back, as they sent in several tall players. I think we did well for our first time."

(Determination to advance to the group stage)
"Shanghai was a difficult opponent with its unique characteristics."
The next match is against a different opponent, so we want to switch gears and play Tokyo-style football again over the next two days.

"Keigo HIGASHI"
"Since we lost to the same opponent three days ago, I think we were able to analyze the opponent well and show our strengths in this game.
I wanted to finish the game without conceding any goals, but I think today's victory is a big win that will lead to the next one, so I want to continue this."

(Assisted in the opening goal. Looking back)
"Leandro really finished it well."
I think it was a difficult shot, but I am grateful that he saved the team with his high-quality play. Also, we were able to score the second goal in a great way from Harasawa player to Abe player.
I struggled because I couldn't score this one point three days ago.
"Since the game is still ongoing, I think there will be opportunities for players other than those who played today, so I want to fight together as a team."

(It was a very intense match. How was the feeling of battling in Asia?)
"There was a sense of nostalgia when it came to the referee's decisions and the intensity of the opponent."
I myself have experienced the battle of Asia in the Olympics, so I understood the atmosphere of the venue and the game.
In the future, as we continue to fight, it will lead to personal growth and also be a significant growth for the team.
"I want to continue fighting without running away."

(For the next match)
"We have no choice but to win. Everyone will have a chance in the consecutive matches within two days."
If a newly participating player performs well, the team's atmosphere will quickly improve.
"We want to fight together as a team."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"It was a very difficult match."
Despite having opportunities, it was difficult to score due to various pressures, but Leandro scored the opening goal.
After that, the opponent's foreign player came on as a substitute and displayed a physical play, but our defense line held strong and managed to limit the opponent's counterattack to one goal, securing the victory.
With today's result, the possibility of advancing to the qualifiers on our own has emerged. We want to give our all in the next two matches and fight to advance to the qualifiers.

(In the midst of a first half where it was difficult to score, how did they approach the second half?)
"The players were excited from the first half, so I told them to calm down and enter the game."
When emotions run too high, it becomes difficult to play a solid game. They played calmly in the second half."

(At the press conference the day before, it was said that we will stick to Tokyo-style soccer, but as we continue with the next two days of matches, I think we will consume a lot of energy. Will we continue with this style in this climate?)
"We want to continue fighting in our style. We believe that any player we bring can play the "Tokyo style". We want to continue sticking to our soccer in the future."

Diego OLIVEIRA's injury status?
"I don't know the details, but I am unable to walk. I hope that dangerous plays like that are dealt with strictly."

(In the first half, Nagai was substituted and in the second half, an open development was possible and we were able to score)
"In the first half, Nagai had chances but couldn't finish. In the second half, Adailton was brought in, but our way of playing itself hasn't changed between the first and second half."