《Kensuke NAGAI》
(Although it was a loss by one point, reflecting on the match)
"We conceded a goal at the end, making it a regrettable match. I want to switch my mindset and do my best to win the next game."

(This was his first goal of the season in the ACL. Looking back at the goal scene)
"Abe made a great pass. It was early in the game, and I was glad I could aim for the goal and score."

(What the team was aware of amidst player changes)
"We approached the game with an awareness of Tokyo-style football. I think the issue today was that we couldn't score an additional goal. I want to make sure we can utilize that in the next match."

(Towards the final match of the group stage in 3 days)
"While the result of the upcoming match between Shanghai Shenhua and Perth Glory may affect the rankings, we want to focus on winning our next match and fight as a united team."

《Takuya UCHIDA》
"My honest impression is that I couldn't do anything. We couldn't win the match, and I couldn't achieve results as an individual, but I think I have no choice but to switch gears and fight in the next match."

(What points did you consciously play on?)
"First of all, I thought that good defense from the front line is the standard. Within that, I believe we need to execute the play accurately after winning the ball."

(What kind of instructions were given to approach the match)
"I was told to go out and show my spirit."

(One match remaining in the group stage)
"I can't do anything in my first ACL. There is still a possibility of advancing from the group stage, so I want to fight with all my strength to win."

《Yojiro TAKAHAGI》
(How I watched the match from the bench in the first half)
"I think we were able to play at a very good tempo from the start, and since we were able to score the opening goal, we were able to progress through the match with a good flow."

(What I was conscious of when coming on as a substitute)
"I felt that we weren't able to attack while maintaining possession of the ball, and we spent a long time defending, so I wanted to increase our time with the ball as I entered the match."

What were the points that weren't working well?
"Rather than us not doing well, it was more about the opponent's strengths showing through.
I think it would have been good if we could have secured the ball after taking it and developed the play properly.

(How to prepare for the next match)
"I think there are players who are fatigued, so I want the whole team to continue fighting to win, no matter who is on the field. We will focus on fighting for the results."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
We were able to take the lead early in the first half, but I think we ended up spending more time on the defensive afterwards.
In the first half, there were several scoring opportunities, so it was a situation where we hoped to add another goal, but in the second half, we were pushed back and fought with a focus on securing 3 points.
In the last 10 minutes, we changed the members to take a gamble, but instead, we conceded the final goal to Ulsan.
I think the players really did their best.

(The evaluation of players Mita and Uchida, who made their first start in Qatar)
"They did well. I think there were parts they succeeded in and parts they didn't. It's difficult to fight with the same 11 players all the time."
Mita and Uchida have brought some changes to the team. I hope to build on this moving forward.

(In the early stages of the match, we smoothly took the ball from the opponent and advanced towards the goal. As the match progressed, it seemed there were times when we couldn't completely fend off the opponent's attacks.)
"After taking the ball, we struggled to transition effectively.
I think there was fatigue from the three consecutive matches, and the opponent's pressure also had an impact. In that situation, we changed our formation in the last 10 minutes to go for a goal, but instead, we ended up conceding.

(Following today's match results, the outcomes of the upcoming matches will also have an impact, but what is important to advance to the next round of 16)
"There is no doubt that we are in a difficult situation. Although it depends on others, as long as there is a chance remaining, we will do our best."

(We approached the match by rotating five members. Is the reason for giving young players like Uchida a chance part of the club's philosophy? Or is it due to the players' condition?)
"As a club philosophy, there is a commitment to develop young players from the academy. This season, we have been competing in the J-League with a very tight schedule. There are players who played today and some who did not, but it is undeniable that young players have supported the team this season. However, they still lack 'experience.' I hope they can grow through tough games like today."

(The intention behind changing the system in the second half)
"The key was how to utilize Higashi."
In the latter part of the first half, Leandro was also exhausted after three consecutive matches. I wanted to alleviate his burden and make use of Strong. Higashi is a player who can play in various positions.
I had been thinking about where he would thrive while watching today's game unfold.

《Ulsan - Coach Kim Do-hun Press Conference Summary》
First of all, I want to praise the players who have secured their advancement to the group stage.
Of course, there will continue to be difficult matches every three days, but I am happy to have achieved one result first.
I think that being able to put everything we prepared in practice into the full 90 minutes and coming together as a team led to our victory.