"Masato MORISHIGE"

"We didn't specifically discuss about the goal, but Ryoya has been consistently delivering good balls. I had a good feeling since the training camp, and I'm relieved to finally score today."

However, after taking a 2-point lead today, it clearly loosened up.
Everyone felt it, and harsh words were exchanged at halftime.
After the second half, G Osaka scored a second goal immediately, but everyone knew what they had to do. It has been typical of FC Tokyo in the past to let things slip after being equalized, but I think it was great that we were able to come back and earn 3 points.
It was tough, but I think Diego's third goal was a result of everyone trying to regroup and not falling apart.

I knew exactly what to do when times were tough or things weren't going well.
The substitute players in particular fulfilled their roles and helped to change the flow of the game.
From here, it's truly an all-out battle. Everyone's strength is necessary, and I also feel that this was a game where we were able to demonstrate that.

"Akihiro HAYASHI player"

"Regardless of the penalty kicks, the challenge is how to manage the game after taking the lead."
Everyone relaxed today.
Not only the press, but also the way of passing has points to reflect on and tasks to be corrected.
At halftime, Keigo Higashi scolded and encouraged us, saying, "This won't do! It's no different from usual!" We all discussed it together, but we should have been able to bring ourselves into a situation where we could control the game more easily.

While it is significant to have secured the victory, it is thanks to the attacking unit that we were able to score three points. As a defensive player, we must correct the two goals conceded.

"Summary of Tokyo - Kenta HASEGAWA Coach's Press Conference"

"It became an intense match."
Despite not being able to score multiple points, I think the players really worked hard and did well to win by scoring three points. I also think it's thanks to the passionate support of the fans that we were able to win. We were able to score two points in the early stages of the first half, but we were scored one point back and I thought we would be defeated if we continued like this in the second half.
We talked about going for the third goal at halftime and entered with an attacking attitude, so even after conceding, we were able to score another goal without becoming passive. During the midfield period, we played training games and had various meetings in order to score somehow, so it was good that we were able to show the results of that in today's match.

"We still have a series of consecutive matches ahead, so I want to switch gears and prepare thoroughly for the next Levain Cup."

Q=I think the press was working well in the first half. What were the factors that caused the press to stop working in the second half?
"I had pushed myself quite hard since the beginning of the match, so I started to show signs of fatigue towards the end of the first half."
There were errors in the way the defensive midfielder pressed, especially in the scenes where we conceded goals, so we made adjustments to that during halftime.
In the second half, the opponent took control of the ball, but I don't think there were many dangerous scenes, and I think we were able to fight without dropping the line too much.
I think Cayman TOGASHI was often there in the second play of the last set play. That play really saved the team and without that kind of luck, we couldn't win this kind of game. I think that play connected the efforts of the players and the feelings of the fans and supporters."

"Summary of G Osaka Levir CULPI's press conference" 

"I think it is the worst result when you look at the result of losing, but I think the way the players fought until the end should be appreciated."
There were times when the flow of the game could have resulted in a different outcome. I also feel that there is still a need for the team to continue growing.
There are also players who made their debut today, and we want to combine our strength and fight through the upcoming consecutive matches to strengthen the team's power.

Q=Please tell me the evaluation of Matheus.
"I think the performance was average. I believe I experienced the tempo of Japanese soccer for the first time, and within that, there were also challenging aspects. However, since the player naturally possesses solid technical skills, I think they will definitely improve with each game."