"Takumi NAKAMURA"
(I started two consecutive matches, but looking back on today's match again)
"In the scene of the opening goal, I was able to pass through the opponent's legs as I had imagined."
It was actually a cross ball aimed at Hara, but it hit the opponent's defender and went into the goal, so I think it turned out well in the end."

(Regarding the distribution of pace during consecutive matches)
"Rather than saving energy and playing from the beginning, I am playing with the mindset that if I become unable to move in the middle, there is nothing I can do."

(Although it was a defeat in a comeback as a team)
I think that we have to focus on the result on the J1 stage.
We took the lead, but allowed the opponent to score 2 points and they turned the game around.
I think I need to reflect on myself as an individual, and I want to build on today's result for the next step.

"Ryoya OGAWA"
(The match took place two days after the previous round, but)
"I think there are tough aspects in terms of physical condition, but the opponent is in the same situation."
"I think we need to continue playing as usual under the same conditions."

(Especially in the second half, the game turned into a situation where we allowed a comeback)
"From the middle of the second half, we lost many battles in the midfield against the opponent."
We feel that as a team, there have been more situations where we have been pushed back.
In the next two days, there will be a match against G Osaka, and I want to continue fighting throughout the 90 minutes, even in the ball contest, and grab the victory.

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"Looking back at the overall match, we were outperformed by Kashima in the basic aspects, duels, second balls, and loose ball contests."
From around the middle of the first half to the end, Eunsu CHO stood out and led to the opening goal. The start of the second half was not bad either, but the young players seemed to slow down as time went on. The substitute players who came on did not give the team any energy, and as a whole, the team did not perform well today."

(The team made significant changes to the lineup from the previous match due to consecutive games. The plan for today was to focus on the second half, after a calm first half.)
"Rather than a calm first half, we decided to start with today's starting lineup because they had been able to activate the attack from the middle of previous matches, and we expected them to be in good condition. Their movement itself was not bad, and I think they played aggressively until the beginning of the second half."

(The evaluation of player Hara, who made his first start in J1, is)
"I was excited to see how far he could go as a starter for the first time."
If you can start playing well from the middle of the game and perform well throughout the game, you will become a "proper" player.
I think he is a player who can do more when the opponent is energetic.
Today, I couldn't really see Taichi HARA's typical play, but I hope he can make use of this experience and achieve good results next time."

(What are your thoughts on playing with a shuffled lineup like today?)
"I think it's the coach's responsibility since we didn't get the result."

"Kashima ZAGO Coach Press Conference Summary"
"I used players in the freshest possible condition. I think they worked well in that aspect."
Demanding plays and decisions with a sense of sharpness against tough opponents, and the players executed them.
"I think we were able to score in the first half and play the game with a little more ease, without giving up until the end. Even in that situation, I think we were able to express the parts we demanded through our play, and it showed in the score."

(Please explain the significance of winning the first game without player Atsuto Uchida)
"Both the players, staff, club, and supporters all love Uchida very much."
It is a constant thing, and personally, it is painful for me when players retire.
I was surprised when Uchida, who is still young, retired. He left us with the words that we must continue to win and remain strong. The remaining people must continue to do it, and just because he retired doesn't mean he is a stranger or someone we don't know.
He has a history with this club. He brought titles, excelled in the Japanese national team, and also excelled in Europe.
We must not betray the words left by someone who has achieved so much.
However, we have to move forward without him. We have no choice but to keep winning. I think we did it with that mindset. Perhaps the players also had the feeling of dedicating today's victory to him.