"Takuji YONEMOTO"
(What was your impression of playing for 90 minutes in the starting lineup after a long time?)
"First of all, I'm relieved that I was able to finish without getting injured."

(Were there any concerns about your physical condition?)
"There were concerns. However, the bench members were also well prepared, and I was planning to go as far as I could and substitute if my legs cramped."

(About today's play)
"I think it was good that I was able to cope with the difference in gear between J3 and J1, so that was good."

(After the match, I was provoked by the supporters)
"Since we didn't score today, I want to do it when we do. However, I definitely didn't want to lose the game I played in, and we had lost to Kashiwa in the league, so it was good to get 3 points."

"Ryoichi MAEDA"
(Looking back at the goal scene)
"I think it's thanks to Yuto for giving me a really good ball and also because we made eye contact before that."

(In the first half, it seemed like there was no place for the ball to settle down on the front line and it was a bit difficult, but how did player Maeda feel?)
"I thought there were some good moments, but in the first half, it felt like the opponent was controlling the pace. I thought if we could endure that, we could bring the flow back to Tokyo."

(What instructions did the coach give during the substitution?)
"I was told to defend well from the front and to score goals."

(It was the first goal of the season, but what about it?)
"I'm honestly happy, but right now, the feeling of wanting to keep scoring goals is stronger."

"Press Conference Summary by Coach Yoshiyuki SHINODA"
"First of all, I would like to thank the players and supporters for being able to win today's match. We came here to repay the debt of losing to Kashiwa in the home match of the league. As promised, I am really glad that we were able to win on the away ground. In the first half, we struggled a lot against the opponent's pressure, but I believed that if we could endure it, our time would come, and it turned out as expected. (Ryoichi) MAEDA scored a goal, which really boosted the team's morale, and (Yasuhito) YONEMOTO played selflessly for 90 minutes, and I think the 11 players who supported him were able to play the game together. Anyway, the 3 points we won today were fantastic. Of course, there are many things to reflect on, so we want to switch our mindset and prepare together for the next league match."

"Q&A"
Q=Did you plan to use Maeda as a substitute in the league match from the beginning?
"I didn't have a specific time in mind, but I had always planned on putting Ryoichi MAEDA in (the game)."

Q=What impact did Yonemoto's 90-minute play have on the team?
"I thought he could play for 90 minutes today. I also wanted to make him stand on the pitch for 90 minutes even if it was a little tough. Depending on his performance, the competition for the central midfield position will become even more intense. It's not just Yonemoto, Maeda also scored a goal, and I think there are many elements that can help the team move forward with today's victory."

"Summary of Kashiwa Takahiro Shimotaira's Press Conference"
"Unfortunately, we lost 0-1 and couldn't advance to the next round. We were really disappointed. We started the game with a fresh team, and this team is not meant to be a B team or a second team. I think they were in good condition, and that's why we wanted to win and move on to the next game. We couldn't score and our defense couldn't hold on, and that's how we lost. As I mentioned earlier, I am truly disappointed with this defeat."

"Q&A"
Q=Your team has been performing well with 6 consecutive wins in the league, but unfortunately did not have the same success in the Levain Cup and ended up losing. What do you think was the reason for this?
"Of course, we are doing it while changing the members, so there may be a slight difference in quality or finishing between the members who are playing in the league and those who are playing in the Levain Cup. Also, the preparation period with the Levain Cup members is short, so I think there are some differences there as well."