《Kotaro OMORI》
(Please tell me your honest thoughts)
"I am very frustrated about losing, but in the league, we are currently in a very good position, so I want to focus on that and prepare accordingly."

(Looking Ahead)
"Our fans and supporters always come to cheer for us from far away. We must respond to that support with results. From here, I want us all to build even more together and give the team momentum."

《Yojiro TAKAHAGI》
(I think it was a difficult match, but how did you feel)
"I believe one of the reasons for our defeat was that it went to a penalty shootout. Not being able to decide the match before that is a point of reflection for today."

(What were the coach's instructions at halftime?)
"It's important to fight patiently without rushing. Since the match can go on for 90 minutes plus extra time, and even go to penalties, I think it was good not to rush in our approach."

(Thoughts on playing 3 matches in the Emperor's Cup)
"I believe it is important to give our all and fight against any opponent, whether they are university students or from a different category."
In that regard, since we lost today, I cannot make any excuses. I want to reflect properly and prepare for the next match.

(Please share your enthusiasm for the league matches)
"Including the league matches, we have been on a losing streak, so the entire team wants to prepare with all our might to win the next match. We also want to do our best to share joy with our fans and supporters."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference by Coach Kenta HASEGAWA》
I am very disappointed that one tournament has ended, and I feel very sorry that despite the fans and supporters from Tokyo coming all the way to Yamagata to cheer for us, we were unable to deliver another victory.
The players did their best on this schedule. I believe the responsibility for the loss lies with myself, and I want to prepare to break this bad streak and achieve victory in the league matches.

Summary of the press conference by Yamagata's Takashi KIYAMA

"Thank you for your hard work. Right now, the team has many injured players, and after a heavy defeat in the last league match, we are in a very difficult situation, but today I can only praise the players. They showed great determination and I think they played in a way that conveyed the excitement of soccer very well, so I believe it was very good. The Emperor's Cup is a tournament where the further you advance, the greater the rewards, so it was good that we were able to progress solidly."
I want to do my best again so that we can play a match that is not embarrassing, given that we have advanced.
There will be another match in the league soon, so I want to do my best.

《Q&A》
(If you had to name one reason for the victory, what would it be?)
"As I mentioned earlier, I believe the players really stepped up today and did their best to showcase the strength they currently possess."