《Ryoichi MAEDA》
I think it was good that everyone was able to challenge themselves with the aim of playing new football after the coach changed.
Specifically, we are challenging ourselves to connect the ball as a team.

(How do you feel about your performance?)
It was good to be able to make plays that led to goals, but there were also many mistakes, and I would like to improve.

(What was the scoring scene?)
A really good ball came from Kubo, and I was one-on-one with the GK, but I was read by the opponent.
It was a lucky goal that came off the opponent's defense, but I'm glad we were able to score.

What is your enthusiasm for the next match?
I want to prepare so that I can contribute to victory in any match I play.

《Masayuki YAMADA》
Despite the rain at home, we spoke about how we wanted to respond with results, as many fans and supporters came out to see us.
Also, since we had lost in the Emperor's Cup, the players were talking about seeking revenge, so I'm glad we were able to do that.

(It was a long-awaited clean sheet victory in J3, wasn't it?)
I wanted to keep a clean sheet because I had been thinking about the fact that we concede too many goals in both J1 and J3.
I think that will raise my evaluation as a DF, and today it led to victory, so I'm glad about that.

(How do you feel about it?)
Since becoming the new coach, I think I still have a long way to go in expressing what is expected of me. On the other hand, being aware of that has helped me communicate with those around me, and I believe some issues have arisen as well.
I would like to solve each issue one by one, and I think it would be great if things continue to improve.

(What are your thoughts on the next match?)
I believe that if I can showcase my strengths in the position I'm given, it will lead to positive results.
I would like to continue doing this.

Summary of Coach Tadashi NAKAMURA's Press Conference

"We are grateful for the many fans and supporters who have cheered us on despite the bad weather."

The players knew that it had been a while since their last home game victory, but they also understood that the opposing team was improving and that it would be a tight game.

The top team changed a week ago, and the substitute members who fought in yesterday's J1 match also entered today's game with the same concept, mentally prepared for victory.

The match had many mistakes, and while there was a strong awareness to connect plays carefully, it was a game with remaining challenges.
I think the attitude of trying to do what we had to do as a team until the end, and what we could do as individuals, ultimately led to the 1-0 result.

I believe that each player is starting to see their individual challenges within the tight matches.
I hope that during this week, as many of you as possible will prepare to participate in J1, and at the same time, I conveyed the importance of having a grateful attitude for being able to participate in the J3 League.