《Ryoya OGAWA》

As a team, in the first half, we were often pushed back by the opponent and couldn't play our good football.
I think it was very good that our movement increased in the second half, we had more opportunities to break through, and as a result, we were able to come back from 0-2 to 2-2.

As an individual, there are still many areas where I am lacking, and I believe there were moments when I could have better aligned my crosses with my teammates.
I believe we must always deliver results.

(How did the team change from the first half to the second half?) Anyway, we were aware that we needed to make fewer runs behind the defense and be stronger in one-on-one situations.
I think we gradually became able to win the ball and pick up second balls, and from there we were able to establish our own pace.

(What is your enthusiasm for the next match?)
Even though we have played well in the last two matches, we have only earned 1 point.
I hope to make the next match one where we can secure 3 points.
I would also like to thank the fans and supporters who fought with us today in this heat.
Thank you for your support in the next match as well.

Takuya UCHIDA

In the first half, we lost all the battles for the ball and one-on-one situations, and we were unable to take control of the game.
In the second half, with the awareness of moving forward and being able to win in one-on-one situations, our attack became more robust, and I was glad to be able to score following Insoo YU.
However, it was significant that we were able to score, but I am not satisfied with the other plays.
I think it would be nice if we could create more chances besides scoring, and if we could perform a little better in both offense and defense.
We are particularly focusing on shooting practice, so I want to be particular about scoring.

(What is the difference between the first half and the second half?)
During halftime, Coach Nakamura spoke to us, and everyone's awareness changed.
Each individual has started to approach the ball more aggressively, and I believe the feeling of not giving up has emerged even more.

(Reflecting on my first goal of the season)
At first, I thought about breaking through with a one-two with Kobayashi (Miki), but since there was space vertically from Suzuki, I received the ball.
I was able to calmly score because I was able to evade the opponent with a trap.

(What are your aspirations for the next match?)
I scored my first professional goal, so I want to keep this momentum going and score more goals.
I want to create chances in attack, and since we were involved in conceding goals in defense this match, I would like to reduce that.

Summary of Coach Tadashi NAKAMURA's Press Conference

"In the extremely hot weather, the fans and supporters cheered very loudly for us."
I would also like to express my gratitude for fighting together until the very end.

It was a very disappointing match.
Without a doubt, Fukushima was fighting with all his might from the start of the match and playing good soccer.
Fortunately, by limiting the goals conceded to just 2, we were able to score 2 goals in the final moments and equalize.
I think it was a really simple match.

I honestly feel that Tokyo was significantly inferior in terms of ball contests, transitions, and the attitude towards heading for the goal.
I also spoke to the players about this, and considering that what we were able to do in the last match could not be achieved in this match, it was a very disappointing game.

However, by really managing to keep the goals conceded to 2, I would like to consider the fact that we scored 2 goals at the end and fought without giving up as a positive factor for the future.