Kensuke NAGAI
"I only thought about putting the ball in the frame when shooting for the goal scene. Since it was scoreless, I thought that the team who scored one point would win, and the coach told me to score when I entered the pitch with player Tagawa. It was good to be able to win as a team."

(I think I added depth to the attack by coming on as a substitute)
"I entered the pitch with the conscious effort to go forward no matter what. The goal scene was also a result of good defense and a good attack, and it was a typical Tokyo-style goal. The substitute players are playing with the awareness of raising the team's gear, and it was good that it manifested as a result."

(About goal performance)
"Also, I thought that from tomorrow, with the declaration of a state of emergency, fans and supporters would not be able to experience that sense of unity away from home."
"I went to the goal end with the hope that you could taste it at the end, as you can't taste it until the away series is over."

(The coach also mentioned that it was significant that the substitute players made the decision)
"The role changes when we need to go for a goal, like today when we are winning. When it's 0-0, we have to attack from the front and play with the consciousness of trying to score even if it means taking some risks."

(As a team, it was the fourth consecutive victory)
"We are truly fighting together as one, and no matter who comes out at what timing, we are able to give our best for the team's victory."
"I think it is important to continue this."

(The factor of victory is that we ran until the end today)
"We won 3 points together, and everyone is able to work hard."
"The battle in the summer begins here, and I want to do my best to accumulate victories."

"Go HATANO Player"
(Regarding the scene of the big save in the second half)
"It was the opponent's attack from a counter, but I made sure to check my mark and tried to respond calmly. There were some blind spots that made it difficult to see, but I think I was able to handle it calmly."

(About the reasons for our good form)
"I think everyone's defensive awareness has improved and we are able to work hard. We have been able to improve on the areas where we were lacking in the first half of the season, and everyone's desire to win is overflowing. There have been more scenes of fighting for the ball in front of the goal, and I have been able to stop the balls that have come flying towards the back. I think the reason for our good form is that we trust our teammates and believe in ourselves."

(Today's game was a tough one, but we managed to win)
"There were moments when we were under pressure, but I didn't feel much fear from the opponent's attacks and had confidence in stopping them."
I believed that if we could keep it at zero, the players in the front line would score for us, and I think it was good that we were able to win 1-0 as a result.

(Now, do you feel a sense of fulfillment?)
"The position of a goalkeeper can change the flow of the game with one play. Right now, I am able to reevaluate the start of the game and my role, and if we can continue to keep a clean sheet, we can accumulate points. I want to believe in my own play and continue to play."

Tsuyoshi WATANABE
(It seemed that there was more aggressiveness than usual, but what did you focus on when entering the game?)
"Since it was a game that had a two-week break from the previous Oita match, the coach instructed us to be more focused than usual and not to give Shonan any opportunities."
The match was open and there were no issues with physical fitness, so we tried to move our bodies and play aggressively as a team. I think it turned out to be a good start."

(Shonan FW Ohashi, who was facing me, is a teammate from university. He is an opponent with good ball control, so I was aware of that.)
"I was aware that keeping the ball while carrying the DF is a skillful play of FW Ohashi, so I focused on not allowing him to make such plays. There were times when it worked out well and times when we fell into the opponent's pace, but overall, we didn't let them take shots or do decisive work, so I think we were able to respond well."

(In the midst of a game with cancelled goals and an unsettled flow, they showed focused play until the end)
"The opponent was trying to build their attack from long balls, so I thought that I and player Morishige should not lose in the duels."
In that sense, we were able to defend as a team while showcasing our strength as a defensive unit. I think it was very good."

(The match was held after a two-week break from the consecutive matches that lasted for two to three days. The next match will also have a 10-day break and will be against C Osaka, so we need to be cautious.)
"From the experience of last season, we know that matches with a gap of more than 10 days between them are more challenging than consecutive matches. Consecutive matches actually make it easier to maintain condition."
What is important in that is not to slack off from daily practice. It is important to always be conscious of the game and approach practice with that in mind, so we want to prepare thoroughly for the next match as well."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"Today's game was very intense, and it could have gone either way. In that context, I think it was a significant victory for us to be able to win decisively. There were some dangerous moments, but Hatano made solid saves, and the substitute player decided the game for us. It hasn't happened much before, so in that sense, Nagai's goal was a positive outcome and a big win that will lead us to the future."

(The intention of the substitution between Nagai and Tagawa)
"It was a difficult situation to make a risky decision away from home, but we made the substitution while considering the most likely way to win."

(Regarding the content)
"In the first half, Shonan also concentrated and couldn't create chances that seemed like chances. There were scenes where the ball didn't settle at the feet in a place where it was one step away. In that situation, I talked to the players at halftime that chances will definitely come to them, and not to miss those chances, and to continue like this. There were scenes of patience, but Nagai, who was substituted in the middle, scored a goal for us. I think when a substitute player scores, the team gains momentum, and when a striker scores, the team becomes brighter, so I think Nagai's goal today is a big result for the team."

(Regarding the overall strategy of Shonan, who made consecutive substitutions in the second half)
"We expected Shonan to make changes to their lineup based on the starting lineup. We weren't necessarily bad, and we didn't want to rush the substitutions and disrupt our good rhythm. Especially the combination of the Brazilian trio in the front line was creating scoring opportunities very effectively, and they had a decisive shot when it mattered. However, we were also thinking that we needed to take a gamble somewhere while waiting for that decisive shot."

(Regarding the evaluation of player Go HATANO)
"Go HATANO is a player who has been working hard to aim for the Olympics. I think there is a sense of determination even though he didn't make it, and today there were many scenes where Go HATANO helped us. The 1-on-1 scene in the first half was not offside, so if Go HATANO hadn't had the courage to come out, it wouldn't have been strange even if we had been scored against. I also think that if Go HATANO hadn't intervened, the opponent's counterattack in the second half would have resulted in a goal. Today, he was really reliable, and I think Go HATANO himself is working positively with the frustration as his motivation."

"Shonan - Bin UKISHIMA Coach Press Conference Summary"
"We are truly grateful to all the supporters for their passionate support on Sunday night at 7:00 PM kickoff, despite the unfavorable weather conditions."
The game could have gone either way. However, in football, the outcome can change depending on whether or not you convert the chances in the first half and the second half. It was unfortunate that we couldn't do that in today's match.

(What challenges did you feel in today's game and what do you want to work on during the break?)
"The challenges are the quality of the final breakthrough inside the box and the play just before that."
Today, in terms of results, I think it will be a mistake in that kind of build-up.
We have lost three consecutive games recently, so it's not just about losing, but also about identifying areas where we need to improve in terms of our performance. I want to reflect on not only today's match but also the recent past matches and make adjustments during the break period.