Diego OLIVEIRA
(Looking back on the game, it was a difficult situation with players from both teams being sent off)
"Today's game was very challenging."
It became difficult from the 11 vs 11 moment, and from there we had a player sent off first, making it 11 vs 10, and it became even more difficult.
However, in the second half, the opponent also had a player sent off, and we were able to score the opening goal from a set piece opportunity.
"We were able to win somehow even though we conceded the last point in Sapporo, which is good."

(About goal performance)
"A friend from Brazil is suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic."
"This performance means wearing a mask, and I promised my friend that I would do this performance if I scored a goal."

(Looking back at the opening goal)
"Nagai player deflected it with a header from a very fast cross, but the ball was also fast."
I was able to focus on hitting the ball firmly and reflexively adjusting to it, so that was good.

(Is the condition improving?)
"I have a very good feeling."
I think we can improve from here and I am very happy because we have been able to score goals consistently.
I am happy that the goal has been scored.
I am happy to be able to score goals, but I think it is because the players behind me are also defending well.
"I want to express my sincere gratitude."

"Masato MORISHIGE Player"
(After Tsuyoshi WATANABE was sent off, the team paid attention to)
"Instead of just defending with one less player, we thought about how to attack, and I think the coach chose today's formation."
"I played with the awareness of building up from the back, even if it was a bit forced, by defending to a certain extent and having players like Okazaki and Takumi Nakamura who can hold the ball on the defensive line."

(How did Diego OLIVEIRA look from Morishige?)
"I thought he was a reliable player."
Since we became 10 players, there was a lot of space, so players like Diego OLIVEIRA, Adailton, Taba, Nagai, etc., who are good at using space, were able to use it well. It's unfortunate that we got sent off, but we took it positively.
Diego OLIVEIRA not only contributes to the attack but also to the defense. He is a player who always works hard on defense, so I think his usual efforts are reflected."

(The coach feels that the ability to make adjustments on the pitch has improved, but how does he feel about it?)
"We know our strengths and weaknesses. How to respond to the opponent. The coach and the players themselves have some tricks up their sleeves if this doesn't work."
I think being able to play while making small adjustments ourselves during the game is a factor that prevents panic during the game.

(Victory by overcoming adversity. Looking ahead)
I think that not having Tsuyoshi WATANABE as a player is a big minus, but I believe that this can be an opportunity for the players who will participate, so I think that the competition awareness there will become a positive cycle for the team, and if they play well, then Tsuyoshi WATANABE will have to play well next time.
"I hope it becomes a good cycle where it is understood that seats are not always available."

(About Adailton's contribution)
"He is a player who will take on a one-on-one challenge and even if two players come at him, he will still go towards the goal, so I think he is a difficult player for the defense. This year, he has been able to create opportunities by utilizing his driving force and ball retention skills on the side. I think it is a new form of Tokyo that we have not seen before."

(There are also easy parts when looking from behind)
"Because there are many fast vertical attacks, we often skip the midfield and go straight to the attack. In that situation, if we can create space on the sides, the attack becomes more solid, the defense becomes easier, and we can launch a different attack from there as a starting point."
"It's more like a missing piece for this team, or rather, a new weapon has been created."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"It was a difficult game, but I think it was a very important 3 points for everyone to work hard and manage to win."

(After Tsuyoshi WATANABE was sent off)
"We started with a 4-4-1 formation, but I thought it would be difficult if we allowed them to use both sides, so when Tsuyoshi OGASHIWA got injured, we had some time to talk with the players. It's really unfortunate that Tsuyoshi OGASHIWA got injured, and I hope he can recover as soon as possible and show us his energetic figure."
I think having that little bit of time led to being able to play the first half with zero concentration.
"I think we were able to have a very tight game by giving instructions to the players during halftime and by bringing in Ryo NAGAI, who can work harder."

(I played as a center back from the middle of the game, but I'm wondering how I want to use it in the next match)
"I'm undecided. It depends on the condition of the other players, so I want to assess the situation in these three days and approach the Kawasaki match."

(After being sent off, I think the players were constantly talking to each other)
"I think we were accurately discussing where the danger was, with Morishige at the center. I felt that the team was maturing. We haven't practiced with a back three this season. It was more of an improvised formation, but since Adailton played as a wing-back last season, that aspect worked well."

(Evaluation of Diego OLIVEIRA)
I think he played without sparing his efforts on both offense and defense for the team's victory. I think it was a great performance.
The start of this season was slightly delayed, but gradually improving the condition and playing really great.
I think he is playing as a key player both mentally and as the center of the team."

"Sapporo Petrovic Coach Press Conference Summary"
"I think we dominated and controlled the game until the opponent had a player sent off with a red card, in a very good start."
However, afterwards, it became difficult to do, or perhaps became too cautious, and there were many sideways passes as time went by.
Our player was sent off in the second half, and we conceded a goal there.
It became a painful development as the second goal was conceded from a quick attack while trying to catch up with the tie.
After that, we were able to make good attacks and reduce the deficit to one point. We created chances that seemed likely to equalize, but we couldn't make it.
We were unable to put pressure on the opponent during the time period when we had the advantage of having one more person than them today.
It is understandable that the players became cautious in response to the opponent's sharp counterattack, but that is an area where they should reflect.
"It became a game that we deserved to lose."

(What instructions did you give to the players at halftime?)
We talked about putting more pressure.
Press from the front and try to push into the half court. The opponent sealed the sides with five players, so we also talked about attacking while rotating well.
We were caught off guard for a moment, had a player sent off, and conceded a goal, resulting in a painful turn of events.
We were able to create a good shape after it became 0-2, but we still had to create such a development in a numerically advantageous time zone. I intended to convey it to the players at halftime, but it didn't quite take shape."