Masato MORISHIGE
"Before the match, there is a certain plan and aim on how we will fight."
　However, soccer doesn't always go according to the script.
　The situation can change within 90 minutes, and how you respond to that is important.
　Now, we are able to discuss what we should do.

　There were times when we were pushed back today, but it didn't go as ideally as we hoped.
　When everyone was in a fresh state, we were pressed from the front, but when the whole team became sluggish
or when we were pushed back, we compacted the defense and defended in a different way.
　They conceded one goal, but perhaps they were able to manage their substitutions effectively.
　Everyone was able to assess the situation, and there were aspects where they demonstrated defensive awareness and cunning.
　Isn't the team heading in a good direction?

《Yojiro TAKAHAGI》
"The way we entered the match was good, and we gained a lot of momentum."
I am really happy that we were able to score the third goal.
During halftime, I was talking to Diego about how we had scored 2 goals and should aim for a quick strike on the counter.

I feel that scoring the third goal as planned was significant.

(Were we pushed back in the second half?)
In a winning situation, there will definitely be such periods.
I thought it would be difficult to win if we couldn't score the third goal.
In the midst of being pushed back, it seems that the team aimed for and achieved a significant goal.

(On the coordination of the attack)
The two forwards switch on both offense and defense, which is a great help.
The two of them, along with the side half and the defensive midfielder, are working well together to create chances.
I think that when the full-back moves up, it adds even more depth.
I want to continue to be conscious of that

Summary of the press conference by Kenta HASEGAWA, Tokyo's coach

In response to the passionate support from our fans and supporters, the players fought until the end and were able to win. I believe this is a very significant three points. However, since we are in a series of matches, we must ensure that we carry this victory into the next game. I think it was crucial that we were able to score first today. We entered the match well and were able to earn a penalty kick. To be honest, there was a tense atmosphere because the opponent's Hayashi had been stopping penalties this season, but Diego OLIVEIRA converted it well. From there, we switched gears and were able to score the second goal, and we also scored the third goal at a good time. In the final stages, we were tired and pushed back, but I think it was significant that our defense held strong and kept it to just one goal until the end. Since we have another match coming up soon, I want to switch gears and prepare thoroughly for the next game.

《Q&A》 Q=What impact does winning against the top-ranked Hiroshima have on the team? "The three points from today's victory will only matter if we win the next match. I believe the upcoming match against Nagoya will be very important."

Summary of the Press Conference by Hiroshima Coach Hiroshi JOFUKU

Many purple supporters came, regardless of the weekday night game. I am truly sorry and frustrated that we could not meet their expectations.
If we concede 3 goals, it is difficult to win. Especially, we did not start the match well.
I wanted to go firmly for the ball and not let it be brought in front of the goal, but I have to reflect on the fact that we started the match with a sudden deep ball leading to a penalty kick.
Until now, we have managed to come back without losing our composure even after conceding a goal, but today we conceded a second goal and then a third as well.
However, since this is our first loss of the season, I think what is required of us now is to switch our mindset.
I want to cherish the feeling of how frustrating it is to lose and face the next match.