"Ryoichi MAEDA"

(The result was 0-2. How do you look back on the game?)
"Today's result is very disappointing. In the first half, Takahagi made a quick restart and gave a wonderful pass, which allowed us to create a 1-on-1 situation, but I feel like not being able to score in that kind of chance led to today's result."

(Regarding the partnership with Diego OLIVEIRA, who formed a 2-top?)
"There were times when we were able to play at a good distance, but there were also times when we were too far apart."
"I think if we can increase the time we play at a better distance, we will have more chances, so we want to build it up from practice."

(It was a long-awaited game at Yamaha Stadium)
"I felt once again that it is a really great atmosphere stadium. It's frustrating that I couldn't score and help the team win in such a place."

(For the next match)
"We want to face the team's challenges together. Personally, I will work hard to make a strong appeal and score goals that will lead to the team's victory."

《Keigo HIGASHI》

(Disappointing defeat)
"We need to have a solid team discussion and fix the areas where we were off. However, the season has just begun, so we want to turn things around from here."

(Finished with no goals in two consecutive games)
"Not only no goals, but also conceding goals."
We need to watch the video together again to figure out what the cause was. We need to have a thorough discussion about both offense and defense, and there's no choice but to prepare for the next game. Today's result was extremely disappointing, and I apologize to all the fans and supporters. With that bitter feeling, I want to make good preparations for the next game."

(I think it was a good starting point to move up to the top from the middle)
"Even if the position changes, the responsibility to score goals and assists remains the same. I think the team is currently struggling, but if we can overcome this together, we will surely become stronger. We have no choice but to believe in that and keep going."

(The front line and midfield don't seem to be linking up well)
"Because the opponent is there, first we have to show a strong mentality and fighting spirit. In addition, I think it's important to think more about how to move and become free and play."

"Summary of Tokyo - Kenta HASEGAWA Coach's Press Conference"

"The players really gave it their all until the end, but I think the deciding factor was the first goal. Adailton was able to deflect Nakamura's pinpoint cross, and I don't think the defense can be blamed for that. East was also solidly defending against the cross, but they were caught off guard for a split second and it cost them."
However, we were able to create many opportunities to score in the first half, and we also had a lot of set pieces. So, not only in terms of the flow of the game, but also with these set pieces, I think if we were able to score the first goal, the result could have been different.
It's true that we're having a hard time scoring, so first of all, while watching the footage carefully, we want to prepare for the next Shonan game while judging what happened and how.

"Summary of Iwata Manager Hiroshi NANAMI's Press Conference"

"I told the players that in these types of games, small mistakes, weaknesses, and things like that can determine the outcome. I think everyone, including the players who came in later, did a good job of staying focused."
The second half in particular was stress-free to watch, and there were no scary scenes except for when Nagai tore through the side and during set pieces. By scoring the first goal, we were able to play more aggressively on defense and connect to good attacks.
However, the quality was not high, so that needs to be improved. We were able to pass the ball in the vital area from the first half, but in the end we couldn't put the ball in a dangerous area, so we didn't have many chances.
In the second half, we were able to bring down the opponent by consciously passing the ball back and forth between Kawamata and Adailton several times. In any case, getting 3 points is a big deal for us, and I think it's a good point for us that Ryoichi Maeda couldn't score a goal this season. It's not a sudden change in momentum, so we have to tighten up and be ready for another tough opponent as Kashima has won 3 consecutive games away at Hiroshima. We want to have a stronger mentality and create a stronger group moving forward."