《Kosuke OTA》
(I think the score and the content resulted in a tough outcome)
"It was similar in the G Osaka match, but I believe we had a very good start for the first 10 minutes before taking the lead.
However, we just couldn't keep it compact and allowed the opponent's two strikers to create scenes where the ball came to them.
In a situation where we are leading by one point, I feel that we lost the ball by trying to make a move when there was no need to rush, giving the opponent the rhythm.
I think we need to discuss and make corrections together more.

(Regarding the conceding scenes)
"There were many situations where we were headed from crosses. I feel that this was not just today, but also in the match against Tosu."
First, I think it's important to closely mark the hole holder and keep the defensive line a bit higher to prevent the opponent from having freedom. We were motivated for today's match after drawing against Tosu, but we have to accept that we didn't achieve the results. Coach Shinoda also said before the match, 'Today's game will be important,' but I believe we made the match difficult for ourselves.

(In the post-match press conference, Coach Shinoda said, 'We have to confront this from here.' How do you take that?)
"We need to focus on training as if we are starting from zero, and I believe everyone needs to come together as one. FC Tokyo is not yet a strong team, so I want to approach the match against Urawa with a strong challenger’s mindset."

《Keigo HIGASHI》
"In the beginning of the match, for about 10 to 15 minutes, the rhythm was really good. Up until that point, it was good, but after that, we were really pushed back, and the opponent created chances from long balls and crosses."
We need to discuss the reasons why it turned out this way and make corrections; otherwise, we will end up being treated the same way again.
If the opponent is going to kick, we need to close in, and I think it's necessary to apply pressure from the front to prevent the opponent from kicking freely.
However, that could not be done in today's match.
Everyone on the team needs to be aware of this, and if everyone doesn't play with a gritty dedication, the opponent will kick long balls and establish their rhythm.
I think that not being able to do that is one of the reasons for today's defeat.

《Summary of Coach Yoshiyuki SHINODA's Press Conference》
"First, I want to properly accept this defeat and think about how we will confront it. I feel a great responsibility for the result that led to this."
However, it is a fact that we struggled in various aspects such as fighting spirit, second balls, and distance awareness, so I want to train hard to regain our attitude to confront those challenges once again.
I truly feel that it is heavy to bring this result back for all the supporters who have come from far away.

《Press Conference Summary of Sapporo's Coach Shuhei Yomoda》
We conceded an unnecessary goal at the start, which made things difficult, but perhaps that was the turning point, as I think we were able to show a determination to "make up for it" both offensively and defensively. I am grateful for the players who fought hard for 90 minutes and for the supporters who brought that out in them.
I think it was good that we were able to show the offense and defense we aimed for, and that it led to results.