GAME RESULTGame Result

Sec. 34 2017/12/02 (Sat)
Audience 30,548 people 
Weather: Sunny, Temperature: 12.5°C, Humidity: 41% 
Referee: Koichiro FUKUSHIMA Assistant Referees: Takahiro OKANO/Shuichi MAJIMA Fourth Official: Futoshi NAKAMURA

J1 League Sec. 34

Ajinomoto Stadium

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Before the Match

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Gamba Osaka

FC Tokyo Gamba Osaka
Scorer
▽ Naohiro ISHIKAWA 57'
▲ Kensuke NAGAI
▽ Keigo HIGASHI 80'
▲ Takefusa KUBO
▽ Peter UTAKA 80'
▲ Yu OKUBO
Player Substitution ▽ Akito TAKAGI 58'
▲ Fanwojo
▽ Shun NAGASAWA 81'
▲ Hiroto GOYA
14 Shoot 2
5 GK 10
4 CK 9
11 Direct Free Kick 11
2 Indirect Free Kick 1
2 Offside 1
0 PK 0
Hyun Soo JANG 59' Warning Yasuyuki KONNO 18'
Fan Wijyo 64'
Exit
FC Tokyo Starting Lineup
GK 33 Akihiro HAYASHI
DF 22 Yusuke Tokunaga
DF 14 Hyun Soo JANG
DF 5 Yuichi MARUYAMA
MF 37 Kento HASHIMOTO
MF 38 Keigo HIGASHI
MF 2 Sei MUROYA
MF 6 Kosuke OTA
FW 8 Yojiro Takahagi
FW 9 Peter UTAKA
FW 18 Naohiro Ishikawa
FC TokyoSubstitute
GK 1 Yu OKUBO
DF 4 Yoshimoto Kazuhito
MF 7 Takashi Yonemoto
MF 15 Kensuke NAGAI
MF 41 Takefusa KUBO
FW 13 Yu KAJIN
FW 20 Ryoichi MAEDA
Gamba Osaka Starting Lineup
GK 1 Tsuneaki Higashiguchi
DF 22 Ojeseok
DF 2 Genta MIURA
DF 15 Yasuyuki Konno
DF 4 Fujiharu Hiroki
MF 8 Yosuke IDEGUCHI
MF 35 Ryo HATSUSE
MF 10 Kurata Aki
MF 7 Yasuhito ENDO
FW 37 Akito TAKAGI
FW 20 Shun NAGASAWA
Gamba Osaka Substitute
GK 18 Yosuke Fujigaya
DF 32 Hiroki NODA
MF 23 Nakahara Shogo
MF 24 Haruya IDE
MF 39 Jin IZUMISAWA
FW 11 Fan Widget
FW 13 Hiroto GOYA

[Highlight Video]

[Player/Coach Comments]

"Yuhei TOKUNAGA"
"I wanted to win."
 ◈But we were able to create chances and show our spirit.
 Above all, we thought that in order to win, we first needed to reduce the number of goals conceded, and we were able to successfully defend by concentrating and communicating together.
 It was great to be able to hold them to zero points.

(There were also moments when I thought about taking a shot...?)
"Yes, that's right. I also thought about shooting with my left foot... but my knee was hurting a bit (laughs)
so I stopped."

(About this season)
"We didn't get the results we wanted... but I hope you will do your best to achieve good results next season. I will be leaving the team, but I am also looking forward to it."

(What came to mind the moment the game ended?)
"There weren't any special emotions, but watching the footage reminded me of memories from before."

 I really only know this team.
 There are too many obvious things... It's hard to imagine what will happen from now on.
 It is exciting to see the environment changing, but of course there is also a feeling of sadness.
 However, as the new season begins, I also feel strongly about doing my best in the next stage.
 I still have a long way to go in my soccer career, so I also have a desire to make it a good life.

 What remains regrettable in the 14 seasons in Tokyo is not being able to win the league.
 I definitely want to win from here on, and I also want to do my best to challenge it myself."

"Naohiro ISHIKAWA"
"I really wanted to win... Right now, that feeling is the most important."
"I was given the chance to play, and as I played, I started to have various desires, such as wanting to shoot, wanting to score, and wanting to win. Those feelings became stronger and stronger."

(I don't think it was a performance that would make me retire?)
"(Laughs) That's what I wanted to show."

 I entered the main team in the Red and White game this Wednesday. Until then, I couldn't play in J1 or J3, and I couldn't even make it into the team. But I think the coach showed me as one of the forms and "put me in" the starting position.
 At that time, everyone was surprised and must have thought, 'Why Naoto!?'
 ◈However, when I came to FC Tokyo, I joined the practice and played in a game at Komazawa after about 2-3 days. Even at that time, I was really hungry for the game. It didn't matter what others said.
 I told myself, "If you show that feeling, just show it completely."

 To be honest, I had some concerns, but I have been watching everyone's expressions and attitudes while building up from a distance.

 Although I had thoughts about what I could do there... I also knew that there were things I couldn't do, things that only I could feel. So I stood on the pitch with confidence and tried to give it my all.
 Unfortunately, it did not result in anything, which is really disappointing, but I hope you can feel something.

 I was able to stand on the pitch in the best condition today.
 Since I woke up in the morning, I always checked my knees, waist, and calves, and also confirmed the feeling of going up and down the stairs. But it's been so long since I played with no pain or discomfort, and my body feels light...
 "Not only adrenaline, but also everyone's feelings, including my own, made everything better, and I felt a strange sensation."

"Tokyo - Takayoshi Amma Coach's Press Conference Summary"
"Since I became the coach, I have been trying to break down the opponent while moving the ball."
On the other hand, as a result of the players' hard work, we have been able to create good attacks and improve our defense since the Tosu game.
However, as in today's match, we were unable to score despite creating scoring opportunities. I feel that this weakness in finishing has continued throughout this season.

Players have been lifting their faces up until the end and building up from their daily training, and they have been trying to win until the very end.
We are grateful to all the fans, supporters, and club sponsors who have supported us for the past year.

I understood that this team was expected to perform well this season, and I truly regret not being able to live up to those expectations.
We, including players, staff, and the company, are supported by our fans and supporters, as well as club sponsors.
I felt that we need to look back at the fundamental aspects, do what we need to do, and work towards the title that everyone is facing while building up step by step.
Thank you for this season.

"Q&A"
Q=What is the purpose of today's match?
"Our main goal was to win and repay the fans and supporters who have been supporting us throughout this season. Although we were unable to achieve that goal, I am proud of the team for not being afraid of G Osaka's counter attacks and going for the goal."
Nao has also firmly adjusted his condition for the final match, and is standing on the field as a force. I think Tok also gave everything he had. I am satisfied with that.

Q=Why was player Morishige removed from the bench?
"I could see them playing in the red and white game while enduring pain during training."
Today's game was not to let Nao, Tokuyama, and Morishige play, but to deliver victory to those who support us. To achieve that goal, we put many attacking players on the bench.
For Morishige, he felt that the cost of pushing himself too hard and suffering a major injury here was incredibly high. I think the person who is most disappointed about not being able to stand on the pitch for the final match is himself, so I hope he can unleash this frustration in the next season."

"Summary of G Osaka Manager Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"The players fought until the very end, and gave it their all."
I am truly sorry that I was unable to give many victories while being expected by many supporters.
The players also returned to the locker room saying, "I'm sorry, we wanted to win." I am proud of the players who fought until the very end for victory.
I feel like the past 5 years have gone by in the blink of an eye. However, the time I spent with them has become an unforgettable 5 years in my life. I am grateful to Gamba, the club, the players, and the supporters.

Q=What are your feelings now that your command at Gamba has ended?
"I wanted to win and finish. I think there will be many things to feel after the season is completely over tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, but right now that feeling is strong."

Q=What did you say at the last locker?
"I gave each player a short message. I hope that from next season on, we will become a team that can grow as players and compete for the championship title."