"Sei MUROYA"

(The result was 0-3. Looking back on the game)
"We need to reflect on the part where we conceded goals in succession in the first half."
I think we can't become a strong team unless we become a team that can quickly switch and regain points after conceding. I want to improve together with everyone.

(Against Sendai's organized defense, we were trying to break through with individual strength)
"We were in a losing situation, so I was conscious of playing more aggressively. I tried to break through and become a starting point, but I couldn't score and ended up losing 0-3, so I'm personally very frustrated."

(Muroya himself thinks that he was able to play well by organizing what he should do by taking a little break from the official game)
"Honestly, I wanted to score in the attacking part. I want to increase the number of plays that shake off the opponent and break through."

(What is the feeling and challenge of the attack?)
"Because it was a behind situation, I played with the idea of breaking the opponent from the right side where I was. However, I have to reflect on not being able to score and personally feel the need to improve the quality of my play."
There are times when we concede in any game. In those moments, every member of the team must have a mentality to turn the game around, and we must fight with more passion in order to win a game like today's.
"Since the game is still ongoing, I want to reflect on it and prepare for the next game."

"Takuya UCHIDA"

(Looking back on today's match)
"I think it was good that I was able to participate in the attack several times in the first half. However, not being able to score there is my own challenge. I believe that in order to play in the match, I need to aggressively use my dribbling skills and increase the number of times I can take a shot."
Instead of looking down after conceding a goal, we need to switch and work together to turn things around. We want to improve on that aspect and train for the next game.

(Today, I played on the side. The points I focused on in terms of attack were)
"I was instructed by the coach to be aware of my positioning. I tried to receive the ball on the side and become a starting point, and also create situations where Ota can easily move up."
I feel that I need to increase my physical activity and quality in order to produce results such as goals and assists. There are also parts that have gone well, so I want to continue with those."

"Summary of Tokyo - Kenta HASEGAWA's press conference"

"Today was a complete defeat. In terms of our start and how we played in the first half, we were very passive. Our pressing was weak, our reaction to second balls after long passes was slow, and we conceded the first goal and lost our momentum. I think our mental strength was lacking in being able to endure after conceding a goal. As for our performance in the second half, I think we showed a lot of courage, going forward and fighting with a strong attitude. In that sense, I think Sendai was very focused and aggressive from the start, which led to the result. In the first three matches of the Levain Cup, we played two away games and one home game, which we won. In the remaining three matches, we have two home games, so we will do our best to secure points at home and advance to the final tournament and playoffs. We will continue to prepare thoroughly."

《Q&A》
Q=In the first half, I think there were many scenes where Kubo was stopped by dribbling, but in the second half, he also made passes and I think it was good. What is your evaluation of Kubo today?
"I think it was very good. The point difference was wide, but they showed a fighting attitude until the end. They challenged the ball properly and showed a goal-oriented attitude until the end. Of course, they couldn't produce results such as assists or goals, but I think they showed their passion in today's match."

"Press Conference Summary of Sendai Manager Susumu WATANABE"

"Thank you very much for coming out to support us today, with over 7,000 fans attending this weekday night game. Great job everyone!"
The league game has a slightly different atmosphere, and it tends to be a little fluffy, but we said, "Let's sweep away that kind of atmosphere with our own strength." Even though we won the previous game against Nagasaki, the content was far from our ideal, so today, with a different lineup, we sent out the players with the thought of "Let's erase the game content from the previous game as the same Vegalta Sendai team."
I think they played with a lot of passion and showed a great tactical performance. However, since we have another game coming up soon, we must not let our guard down and continue to prepare diligently for the next match against Urawa without being satisfied.

"Q&A"

Q=Why did you choose to use a 3-5-2 formation from the start and maintain it even after an accident, despite having prepared multiple systems beforehand?
"First of all, we were preparing with the assumption that FC Tokyo would come with a top playmaker, just like they did last time at Ajinomoto Stadium. In that regard, we thought it might be more effective to have two top players and an anchor."
However, after various preparations and simulations, last night, I had the idea in my head that "No, wouldn't it be better to go with a 3-5-2 even if the opponent has a double pivot?" So in today's meeting, we discussed and sent out the message that "Even if the opponent has a double pivot, we will go with a two-top formation." We didn't actually train for it on the pitch, but just by explaining it on the board, we were able to do that much. It's not just about adjusting to the opponent, but I think it's because we have a clear understanding of how we can take control in both attack and defense.
Even after the accident, I had a vague idea of what I could do, so I decided to stick with the same system. In the end, we were up 3-0, so we switched back to the original 3-4-3 to ease the burden on the three midfielders and close out the game.

Q=I thought that Kubo, the opponent's player, would be the key player, but in the first half, I matched up with Nakano a lot, and I thought that Nakano and I were similar in style, so I was able to get the ball a lot. In the second half, I felt like I was running away from Nakano a lot, but do you think the strategy against Kubo was successful?
"I'm not particularly preparing for him. It's not like we're playing against Kubo, we're playing against FC Tokyo. Of course, I think he's a key player. In reality, when the ball comes to him, he has the driving force and can come up with various ideas. He's a very difficult opponent because he can hold the ball in such a way. As a pure soccer player, I was surprised that he could do this at the age of 16.
But that's because there were parts that we were able to prevent as a team, and there were also parts that were actually done, so I think it would be good to watch the footage again and organize it."
However, if possible, I wish we could have eliminated him a little more in the second half of the 45 minutes, and as a team, we could have played a little more in the opponent's territory. But I hope we can reflect on it as a whole.