Kensuke NAGAI
(Entered the pitch with the feeling of being thrown in at a 0-0 state)
"It was a period of being pushed back, so I thought that we wouldn't be able to score unless we pushed back first, so I was conscious of that and went in."

(Reflecting on assisting the final goal)
"I asked for a one-two and the ball came."
"However, I never expected Leandro to take a direct shot."

(There were times when we had a poor record of conceding goals, but today we managed to avoid conceding in those areas and as a result, we secured a victory. I can feel the change there.)
"We are fighting tenaciously."
Today, the pitch was slippery and everyone made a lot of mistakes. I think it was crucial that we kept the first half scoreless.

(The goal was scored by multiple players, but I feel that the training is paying off.)
"After receiving the ball from player Tagawa, player Leandro passed it back to him with a one-two. I think we were gradually able to push forward even before that."
"The goal will not be born unless someone actively shoots like today. I feel that more points can be scored if the accuracy improves."

(The feeling that the width of the attack is expanding)
"Since it's still only one point, we need to build on it together from here, and I want to continue practicing diligently."

"Masato MORISHIGE Player"
(Looking back on the match)
"It was important not to concede goals while enduring and fighting in our own half."
Everyone worked hard for the team, especially in defense.
We were also able to create chances in a good attacking shape. Ideally, we would have liked to create more chances from set plays, but the players who came on in the second half gave even more momentum to the team, and we were able to decide the match with that. So, I feel that it was worth fighting patiently.

(What I feel again after achieving 400 matches in today's game)
"There have been various matches in Tokyo, including the Oita era. There were matches where I caused trouble, and there were matches where I won with my own goals, showing various aspects of myself in each game in Tokyo."
I think that accumulation is these 400 matches. Whether good or bad, I am happy to have played many matches in Tokyo, and I am truly grateful to the fans and supporters who still support my play.

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"I was prepared for a tough match, and I believe that the players fought well amidst a challenging schedule."
"Before the match, it is a common phrase for the team to come together and fight, but I think that we cannot win unless we have a truly strong determination, so I consider it a victory that we achieved as a united front."

(The reason for today's victory in a close game)
"The players who played today showed their determination and fought tenaciously. Just like the previous Sendai match, I feel that we were able to play soccer in a good atmosphere."

(It seemed like a game plan for adults)
"Until before this three-game series, we had been conceding many easy goals, so the point and challenge from the G Osaka game was how to prevent preventable goals."
In that sense, although we conceded a goal in Sendai, I believe that the defense and the entire team did a good job of containing and adhering to the team's tactics.
I believed that chances would definitely come by continuing to fight tenaciously because there are attacking talents. I also want to fight firmly in the next Levain Cup Prime Stage."

(Please give me an overview of this 7-game away series)
"We were able to come out on top somehow, so although there were difficult times, I think it's because everyone prepared well."
Since the away games in Levain Cup continue, the next match at home, Ajinomoto Stadium, will be on September 12th. We will continue to focus and the players will work hard until the match at Ajinomoto Stadium, taking care of their physical condition.

(About the second half strategy)
"We were somewhat prepared as it was one of the expected tactics to come in a diamond shape in the midfield before the game."
We were discussing the points while watching the footage. We informed the players that the system changed when there was a substitution, and we also gave instructions to the substitute players. In that sense, I think they responded well overall.

(Was the final goal as expected?)
"Right now, we are having a hard time scoring goals with quick attacks, so in that sense, the team is growing while trying various things. I think one of those forms has resulted in a positive outcome."

"Kobe - Atsuhiro MIURA Coach Press Conference Summary"
"As a plan, we wanted to score a goal while firmly dominating the game."
It was a plan to score while managing the risk of the opponent's characteristics, which are fast attacks and set plays, but we were unable to break down the opponent who pulled back well. In this regard, I want the team to thoroughly explore how to break down the opponent, including the players' coordination and the players who can be used.

(After entering the second half, the ball started to gather to player Rui OSAKO, and I felt that the attack became thicker)
"In the first half, the opponent was cautious and tightening the center, so the situation where the ball did not enter Rui OSAKO continued, but we changed the players' positions and the way we built up during halftime."
I thought we would be able to create more chances by increasing the number of times we receive the ball in the second half, but I want to plan and do the training to improve the quality of our attacking third play and the movement of our players a little more.

(The intention and evaluation of putting DOUGLAS player into the 2-top from the middle of the second half)
"I think we were dominating the game, but I wanted to put more numbers here, including breaking through the final line while having the ball, so I made it into a 2-top."
There is some risk even in the midfield, but there was an intention to be attacking by reducing the number of anchors to one.

(The reason why Muto was not on the bench is because of his condition)
"I have been communicating with him, and there were some incidents during his integration into the team after not playing for a long time and dealing with a tough schedule. So considering his condition, he was left out of the bench today."