"Yojiro TAKAHAGI Player"
(Looking back on the game)
"It was a game that we wanted to win because we were leading and could have extended our lead."

(Looking back on my winning goal)
"The loose ball from a corner kick was crossed back by my teammate and came to me in front of the goal."
The goal itself was a form of swinging the ball without thinking much about it.

(The team is heading to Qatar for the ACL, but their enthusiasm is)
"As FC Tokyo, representing Japan, we want to play solidly in order to win."

(What I felt playing together with Higashi, who returned to the midfield position, is)
"I think the team gained momentum because he plays aggressively both in attack and defense."
In addition, I felt that this return is significant as a player who can play considering the time zone and the situation of the game, and it shows the direction for the team.

(It feels like another big force has joined in the midfield)
"The more places the ball comes from, the harder it is for the opponent to grasp."
"I feel that it is a very good thing in the sense that the attacking patterns increase."

(ACL has a tight schedule with only 2 days off, but within that, important plays are)
"First of all, since it is a league match, the goal difference also comes into play, so it is important not to concede goals."
"We want to play an aggressive game in both offense and defense without disrupting the team's balance while considering it."

"Keigo HIGASHI"
(What I felt when I stood on the pitch for the first time in about 4 months)
"I want to express my gratitude to everyone who supported me from my injury to my return."
I once again felt the joy of being able to play soccer as a professional soccer player and the happiness of being able to stand on the pitch.
"It is difficult to continue feeling this way throughout the game, but I want to restart from here again."

(The feeling on the field of play)
"I felt once again that soccer is fun."
However, I think we need to bring back 3 points as a team, and we still have a long way to go in that regard.
I want to make good preparations for the ACL next.
I want to continue to improve my condition and move forward without being satisfied.

(Although the coach highly evaluated the comeback match, the individual's impression was)
"It wasn't as good of a feeling as I thought."
I was managing with adrenaline, but I need to continue with sharp movements at key moments for the entire 90 minutes.
Today's game was 70 minutes long, and adding another 20 minutes to that is a big challenge, but I want to continue practicing diligently as usual.
And, it is really frustrating that we couldn't win the game today.

(However, I was able to perform before the injury)
"My play may have many subtle aspects.
But, I enjoyed playing and I want to improve the quality even more."
Although it is tough to continue playing for 90 minutes, I want to make good preparations to be able to do it for the sake of the team."

(I think there were also parts where I couldn't join the team easily because of injuries in the past)
"I think I can give various advice by doing it together, and there are really many things I feel while playing the game."
You can't understand the atmosphere of the venue just by watching it from DAZN or the stands.
I think there will be a lot of detailed discussions from now on because I have returned.

(I think there will be even more tough matches than today in the ACL)
"I still feel that we need to become a stronger team."
There are many strong teams in the ACL, so we are expecting even tougher matches than today.
I felt that we need to win games like this and improve the team's strength.
The part that can be changed with each individual's consciousness and the team's strong determination to win.
"I want to focus more on playing there."

(Before the match, there were fans and supporters holding number 10 jerseys in the stands)
"I once again feel the power of the fans and supporters."
It is a difficult situation called the Corona disaster, but when I entered the pitch, my heart became hot again.
It is very disappointing that the ACL matches will also be held without spectators.
However, there is the Levain Cup Final Round on January 4th, so I want to become a strong team by then and level up as an individual, and I would be happy if we could fight together again at that time when I return to Tokyo.

"Tokyo - Coach Kenta HASEGAWA"
"I think it was a thrilling game where the feelings of both teams clashed and it was exciting for the spectators. We couldn't win in the end, but I believe we played a very heartfelt game. It's great that Keigo HIGASHI, who had been out due to injury since July, came back and was able to play until the middle of the second half. He played in a way that showed his determination and helped to calm the game down, and I think it brought a sense of unity to the team."

(How do you see Keigo HIGASHI's play?)
"He played remarkably well despite the absence."

(The effect of Keigo HIGASHI's return)
"It was a game to see how much he could play towards the ACL, but he played more solidly than expected. I am happy that a midfielder has returned, but I hope Hikaru MITA, who came on as a substitute, will play with more passion."

(How do you evaluate Jun Kodama?)
"There was a scene where it wouldn't have been strange to be reversed in the end, but he defended it firmly, which is very important for the team."

(How to evaluate the team after gaining points in a tense match)
"We have been preparing for the Sendai match, but the players who played today in a short period of two days understood well and played. It was a game that would have had a different outcome if we had scored multiple goals in the first half. In the second half, the good momentum of Sendai, who scored four goals in the previous match, revived with Nagasawa's goal, and players who had recovered from injuries made aggressive moves towards the end. There were also times when we were able to withstand it, so I want to evaluate that point."

"Sendai Takashi KIYAMA Coach"
"It was a waste to let in the first goal so easily, or rather, it was something we shouldn't have allowed. We continued in the second half and tried to change our position while approaching the goal with a little more attack. It was very good that we caught up."