"Masato MORISHIGE"
(It was a shutout victory. Looking back on the game)
"I am happy to have achieved a victory. It was a long time to endure for 90 minutes, but we talked about set pieces being a chance together."
"I think we were able to have an ideal game because we scored two points there."

(Looking back at the scoring scene)
"Ota has been providing good balls since training. Set pieces are also our strength, and it was very important to score with them in the midst of consecutive games and physical fatigue."

(I felt that the risk management while attacking was great)
"I never want to give the opponent an opportunity. I always think that I was able to balance the game by communicating with the defense and midfield players."

(For the next match against Sapporo)
"We want to build up from training so that we can fight together as a team with good preparation."

"Kento HASHIMOTO"
(The result was 2-0. Looking back on the game)
"It was called the 'Tama River Clasico', and a lot of fans and supporters came to support us. I'm happy that we were able to win in front of them, and it was great to share the joy together."

(Scored the first goal of the season. Looking back on the scoring scene)
"Regarding today's match, the coach gave us detailed instructions on set plays. I think it led to the opening goal because we approached the game with a greater awareness of scoring than usual, and Ota's pass was great, so I'm glad I was able to score."

(There will be consecutive games. Towards the next match)
"We want to continue winning as a team. We still have the Levain Cup, so we want to prepare well and head towards the next match."

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

"It was great to be able to show a victory in front of many fans and supporters in Tokyo. It was the last game of the 5-game league series, but I think the players really fought with their hearts. Kensuke NAGAI said in the middle of the game, "My leg is about to cramp," but I told him to keep playing until it actually cramps (laughs). I told the players, "Fight until you say 'yes' today," and I think everyone fought with their hearts just as I asked.

The first half was a struggle to connect even after taking the ball, but in the second half, the opponent's energy dropped and we were able to launch quick attacks in a very good shape after taking the ball. We were also able to create a lot of our own time. I think we had a good fight in the second half.
In the midst of that, there were a lot of set plays in the previous match against Kobe, but we couldn't quite finish them off. I told the players that set plays are crucial in important matches like the "Clasico", so I think they were able to score with concentration today. We still have a series of matches ahead, but we want to do our best and get through the four matches before the break together.

"Q&A"
Both goals were from set pieces, but how did you prepare against the opponent's defense other than focusing?
"Used Kosuke (OTA). (Laughs)
Although it was said that 80% of the accuracy was in the kicks, it wasn't that bad until the previous match, but there were some areas where the accuracy was lacking. We knew that 6 of the 9 goals conceded by Kawasaki were from set pieces, and especially today, since they shuffled their lineup quite a bit, we didn't have time to focus on set pieces. I think we were able to score in a very good way."

Q=Coach, you said that you would use Nagai until his legs cramp, but with that running style, I think he can last for 60 minutes and be a long-lasting asset for the team. Did you think he could go further, or did you think it was amazing that he ran that far?
"Well, I think it's good since we scored the second goal. I was thinking of substituting him (laughs)
If it had stayed 1-0, I think I would have used him until his legs cramped. However, even though Kensuke NAGAI's legs were tight, he said to me, "I'll go." The other players also played difficult balls that only Kensuke could catch, and he ran without complaining. I think without his effort today, we wouldn't have been able to push back in the second half. In my opinion, Kensuke NAGAI is the MVP."

"Summary of Kawasaki Toru Oniki's Press Conference"

"First of all, I feel sorry that we couldn't win even though the supporters created a good atmosphere. We feel our own lack of strength."
We were caught off guard by the opponent's tactics, such as set plays and counters, even though we knew they were coming.
There is reflection there, and we need to focus on the attacking part. We couldn't break down the opponent, so I think that's the main issue.

"Q&A"
Q=Even though we knew it was going to happen in a set play, it seemed like we were still caught off guard by the same type of goal in both the first and second half.
"Although it's not exactly a lack of looseness, we have our own way of doing things and we haven't been able to do that part properly. I think it's a problem that they were able to get in so easily."