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"Summary of Tokyo U-23 Tetsu NAGASAWA's press conference"

"Despite today's top J1 league match being held in Sendai, I am extremely grateful to the fans and supporters who have created an atmosphere where we can fight against Nishi-Gaoka. I am even more excited to be able to deliver a victory."

Numazu has a strength of attacking in a wave by picking up the loose balls while using fast vertical soccer and direct plays, so today we approached the game by focusing on whether we can move the ball forward instead of kicking it easily after picking up the loose balls.

The defense line consisted of an average of 16-17 year old youth players, but as they experienced games like this multiple times, they gradually improved their ability to make decisions during difficult times and were able to defend when needed and connect when needed. Go HATANO also held his ground and the defense line did a good job.

Overall, the start was slow and small. In the previous match, we were able to move strongly without fear of taking risks, and we were able to work on returning the ball when it didn't come out. I think that aspect was sluggish today. However, it was good that we were able to control the game firmly without rushing.
The game is still ongoing. Let's continue the challenge for the next one."