《Takahiro YANAGI》
I think it was good that the team did not collapse after conceding the first goal and was able to equalize at an early stage.
However, I want to use the fact that we couldn't turn it around and win for the next time.

(Was it a different position than usual?)
I have to play well in the position I was given.
However, it was a very difficult match, and there were many areas where I felt I was lacking.
I think we need to do more and more.

(What is your enthusiasm for the next match?)
We haven't lost in the last five matches, so I want to do my best to win the next match and continue this good momentum.

《Rei HIRAKAWA》
We conceded a goal early, but we were able to equalize quickly.
In the second half, there were chances to score, but we couldn't convert them, and it's disappointing that we ended in a draw.

(What about the assist scene?)
A good ball came from Kubo, and there was space when I turned forward.
I carried the ball with a dribble, cut in from the side, and saw that Lipe VELOSO was free in the middle, so I was glad I could make a solid pass.

(It seems that there are more plays where I carry the ball forward myself, doesn't it?)
I have been particularly conscious of plays where I can advance with dribbling recently.
I think it's gradually taking shape.

Are you becoming more aware of the goal?
In terms of achieving results, I am conscious of scoring and assists.
We need to convert scenes like the one where Kubo received the pass in the second half.

(What are your thoughts heading into the next match?)
If I have the opportunity to play in the next match, I want to do my best to utilize today's performance and play better than today.

Summary of Coach Tadashi NAKAMURA's Press Conference
"Following last week, we are grateful to all the fans and supporters who came out in the cold rain to cheer us on with such enthusiasm.

Regarding the match, I think we were aware of the part about moving the ball that we have been continuously working on, and we were able to do it from the start.
However, we conceded a goal first, but in the last few matches, we have improved compared to before in that we no longer concede consecutive goals.
A few matches ago, there were multiple goals conceded, but I think we can evaluate that in this match, we were able to score after conceding a goal.

In the second half, our legs stopped moving, the ball stopped moving, support became slow, and the transition between offense and defense also became slow.
There were still many areas that were lacking in the match.

I want to make it so that we have players and a team that can train hard and keep moving their legs to the goal and finish even in the second half.