《Keigo HIGASHI》

"I think the first half was about even. However, Shimizu was quicker off the mark.
Since we were playing at home, we should have done much more. We couldn't fight. I realize that we still lack strength."
 
I want to think again about what each person should do, organize what needs to be done, and work on rebuilding.
 
(What were the factors that prevented us from fighting?)
"There are also mental influences.
It seems like we've lost confidence after not being able to win for a month and a half...
There are stresses and worries that we didn't feel when we were winning, and I think that is leading to uncertainty in our play."
 
We are working hard in practice to regain our confidence together, and we want to create a "winning atmosphere" once again and become a strong team.

《Kiichi YAJIMA》 

(Regarding participation)
"We were down by 2 points, but I felt that the team was not taking enough shots.
I received instructions from the coach to 'be a target up front and then move into the goal area.'
I was thinking of using my power to get into the goal area and score the first 'point' by connecting with the cross.
I wish I could have showcased my strengths more..."
 
(Was it a short time?)
"The starting players are doing their best and tiring out the opponents, so I want to be a FW who can score even in a short time.
I still have a long way to go in terms of my abilities."
 
"Today is a special day for the club. In the OB match, the players I admired and the coaches who taught me the joy of soccer are on the pitch, and I wanted to see them.
However, for me, being able to participate in this match is more important.
Scoring in a match like this is important for both me and the team, and that feeling was strong."
 
(Is there a role as a savior?)
"I don't want to be a 'savior.'
I just want to showcase my strengths and give my all to contribute to the team."
 
Although we are in a difficult situation, it is precisely during times like this that young players can bring energy and I want to do my best to engage those who are watching by showing that "something has changed."
I want to maintain high motivation moving forward.

Summary of the Press Conference with Tokyo's Kenta HASEGAWA 

"I truly feel sorry for the fans and supporters who came to watch today.
The players couldn't fight. This is my responsibility as the coach.
I can't help but feel disappointed about why the match turned out this way.
The rain affected both teams equally, and the ball didn't move as it did in the previous match.
In such circumstances, with the 20th anniversary event being held and legends, fans, and supporters present, I wanted the players to show more spirit, and I should have made them do so.
In that sense, I wanted to bring in players like Yonemoto who can fight and energize the team, but today, the misaligned gears never came together until the end.
If we keep playing like this, we won't win anywhere.
Next week, I want to train desperately and fight alongside the players to achieve results before the break."

"Shimizu - Summary of Coach Yang Yongson's Press Conference"

"They showed a good performance in the match.
Looking back at the last two matches, against Kashiwa and Gamba, the content was good, but there were matches where we couldn't get results.
Today, we fought well. I can evaluate the players. I told the players that we should focus on our basic roles today.
If I were to compare it to a cake, we should build a solid foundation and then decorate from there.
We need to do it properly from the first minute to the last of the match.
In the last match, the first five minutes were not good, but today we fought well for 90 minutes. I think that's something to be evaluated.
I conveyed the same message to the players. That's why it was easy to remember, although it was a bit long."