《Tsuyoshi WATANABE》
"It was a difficult game with a long period of self-restraint. The atmosphere without spectators was unprecedented. The start of the game was not good. But I think it is significant that we were able to earn 3 points."

(I think I had a bitter experience at this stadium last season)
"Last season, I made my debut here in the Levain Cup and scored a goal, but I lost because Orunga player scored a goal. In the same situation, I didn't let Orunga player have his way or take revenge. I feel like I'm growing little by little."

(One year since being done in by Orlunga in the first match against him. Today, we managed to hold him back well)
"There were a few dangerous scenes today as well, but last season we conceded 2 goals and today it was zero. That was one of our goals. I thought that if we could hold him back, it would give us confidence and I could feel the growth."

(Looking back at the goal scene?)
"From Ogawa's corner kick, the ball curved towards the far side, and I was preparing for the cross. When I looked at the far side, Mori Shige player won the aerial duel with a high contact point and put the ball inside. All I had to do was touch it."
I thought about calmly making a decision without rushing, and there were moments when it crossed my mind for a moment, but I was able to make a decision calmly.
I was able to hold them to zero and win with my own goal. I feel a sense of fulfillment as a center back. I want to have more games like this.

"Adailton"
"The first half was a tough game, but I believed that if we continued, it would become an opportunity. It was an aggressive game, but with the opponent's expulsion in the second half, I think we were able to secure the victory in the end."

(Did the positions change rapidly between the sides and forwards during the game?)
"Especially at the beginning of the game, I played a role of pulling as much as possible forward."
Among them, Diego OLIVEIRA, Leandro, and Higashi formed a good combination on the right side. I think we were able to play not only as forwards but also as a team, cooperating in both offense and defense."

"Tokyo - Coach Kenta HASEGAWA"
"Both teams showed stiffness in the first half, and the game was unsettled."
I was prepared for a tough match against Kashiwa. It was a game of who could take advantage of the opportunity and score the first goal. There were some dangerous moments in the first half, but it was not a bad development to go into halftime with a 0-0 score. In the second half, we scored the opening goal from a set piece and then controlled the game. The players had various thoughts leading up to this match, but I think they can now settle down and approach future matches with composure.
I would like to express my gratitude to the J-League officials. Although the number of infected individuals is still increasing in Tokyo, I would like to thank everyone involved in Tokyo for firmly adhering to self-restraint and being able to welcome this day.

(What does this one win mean?)
"We were able to start with a victory, so there is nothing more. We have a series of matches against strong teams, so we want to fight together with everyone while considering the players' condition."

(What is the evaluation of player Abe, who made his first start in the league match?)
"In the second half, he played as an attacking midfielder and his strengths really showed. In the first half, he couldn't showcase his strengths against the opponent who was playing very hard, but in the second half, he became more aggressive and it was good."

(The system was changed rapidly and the player's positions were also flexibly adjusted. What strategies did you have for the game?)
"Kashiwa is a team that is good at using the vital area."
I started thinking that it might be better to change the shape a little. Diego OLIVEIRA got injured and couldn't play, so I was thinking about what type of player would be good for the attacking midfielder position. Today, I was a bit too rushed forward, so in the second half, I moved Keigo to the defensive midfielder position and the midfield connection improved.
Leandro and Adailton have also become able to play freely. However, the overall combination is still lacking. I think we need to improve our accuracy more."

"Kashiwa NELSINHO coach"
"Although we suffered a defeat in the result, it was the first match of the league restart after a 90-day self-restraint period."
The players fulfilled their roles from start to finish. They couldn't convert all the scoring opportunities, but they were able to create some.
Conceding a goal from a set piece was disappointing, but the positive performance reflected the continuous efforts made.
There are still technical challenges such as not being able to make decisive chances. I think the sense of the game will improve as we continue to play matches. I want to prepare thoroughly for the next match."

(What was the intention behind the substitution of player Kamiya and player Nakama in the game plan after one player was sent off?)
"Tactically, it was a development in a situation where we were one player short, so the aim was to bring in creative players to score and aim for a draw while being one goal behind. We put Tojima in the midfield and Kamiya and Nakama are both players who can run in both attack and defense. In particular, I instructed Kamiya to create opportunities in the attack."
Sakae, Segawa, and Nakama efficiently fed the ball to Olunga, creating chances.
"We made a tactical change with that intention."