Kyosuke TAGAWA
"The scoring scene was approached from recent practice, and I was able to bring it into a favorable form. It was good to calmly take the goal while looking at the GK. There is a part of relief because there have been many chances so far."

(I was able to score a goal despite being injured)
"At the beginning of the league, there were expectations from the team and those around me, but I couldn't perform as well as I had hoped. After that, I also had injuries, so there were frustrating moments. Therefore, I think today's goal is significant for me."
Personally, I was able to score a goal, but it was a disappointing result for the team and we wanted to defend until the end. Even if we had conceded a goal, we didn't have enough power to score another point, so that was very disappointing."

(Following today's result, we were eliminated by the away goal difference in the two-match total)
"This result is very disappointing. We knew that if we scored two goals but conceded, we would need one more goal. We fought until the end without giving up, and I believe that being able to be there is an achievement. I want to use the results of these two matches as a stepping stone for the league matches again."

《Keigo HIGASHI Player》
"It is very disappointing to not be able to go to the next stage. We were eliminated by the difference in away goals, but we want to carry today's battle into the next league match."

(It was a battle without national team players)
"In the absence of national team players and injured players, Tagawa scored a goal and Kashif BANGNAGANDE also seized the opportunity to play in two matches."
I think it was very good in terms of raising the team's level. I want to take it positively and play for the league. Everyone played well today. I think the national team players will come back and the competition will begin, so the Levain Cup was a wonderful tournament in that sense. Of course, the most important thing is to move on to the next stage, but it was very good to see such aspects as a team."

(There was a forecast for a typhoon today, and the kickoff time was changed)
"I didn't really mind the change in kickoff time or the weather. In fact, the weather didn't deteriorate much, and I think the fans and supporters were able to watch the game with peace of mind."
Even though it's our home, I want to express my sincere gratitude to those who come all the way to Saitama to support us. Even during the away games in the league, many people have come to support us, and it has been a great source of strength.
"Since there are only league matches left, I want to put even more effort into training."

(It was a defeat in the midst of leading with Tagawa's goal)
I always saw him practicing shooting on the field, and I hope this can be a start for him. I hope he can bring this experience back to the league matches. I'm really disappointed about the result of being eliminated from the Levain Cup.
"We want to switch to the next game with everyone, including the players who did not participate today, and devote ourselves to the Kashima game with all our strength."

"Tokyo - Kenta HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"I think the players did well. There was more intensity in the attack compared to the first match."
Of course, I didn't intend to just defend after scoring two points, and I knew that I had to go for the third goal.
We conceded a goal from the line that we need to be cautious of, from a player called PATRIC, who received the ball from Usami. I think Kashiwagi also made a great play, and Arthur played in the first match and calmly took the ball in the midfield.
Losing by the away goal difference is the most disappointing result.
However, we have to switch gears quickly as the league matches will resume this weekend. We want to thoroughly assess the condition of each player and prepare well for the Kashima match this weekend.

(Substituted Diego OLIVEIRA after leading by 2 points. It was a time when the opponent played their attacking card, but what was the intention behind the balance of offense and defense?)
"Diego played while considering the condition of the back of his thigh from the first half, and he held on until that time. However, at that time, his condition became a concern, so we had no choice but to substitute him. If he was in good shape, I intended to keep him on. That's the unfortunate part."
In that sense, it is inevitable that there will be differences in substitutions with the opponent. There are several players, including Na SANGHO, who are absent from the national team. Today, Tagawa scored a goal, but it was quite tough in terms of the extra part. However, I want to appreciate the strong determination of everyone to approach the goal until the end."

"Summary of G Osaka Manager Tsuneyasu MIYAMOTO's Press Conference"
(Takashi USAMI played as a substitute in both matches. Was it a tactical intention?)
"First, we had to use one player from the U-21 roster, so I thought about who to substitute from the regular league match lineup."
The game the other day (first leg of the quarterfinals) was started from the bench considering the condition with only 3 days off from the league match, but I was also considering starting in the second leg. However, I wanted to continue with the same members as last time, so I stayed on the bench today as well. It was a decision to expect high-quality last passes and shots at the crucial moment. I think we saw a good combination with Patrick and Edmilson today."