"Keigo HIGASHI"

"I think the first half was evenly matched. However, Shimizu had a faster start.
Because it was a home game, we had to do more. "We couldn't fight." I realize that we still lack strength.
 
"I want to reconsider what each person should do and organize what needs to be done and rebuild it."
 
(What were the reasons for not being able to fight?)
"There is also a mental impact.
Not being able to win for a month and a half, it feels like we have lost confidence...
There are stresses and worries that we didn't feel when we were winning, and I think that is leading to hesitation in our play."
 
Working hard from practice, we want to regain our confidence together and once again create a "winning atmosphere" and become a strong team.

"Kiichi YAJIMA" 

(Before the match)
"We were two goals behind, but I felt that we didn't have enough shots as a team.
The coach also instructed me to become a target in the front line and enter the goal area from there.
I thought I would use my power to enter the goal area and score at least "one goal" by connecting with a cross.
I wish I could have shown more of my strengths..."
 
(Although it was a short time?)
"I want to become a FW who can score a "one-shot" even in a short time, because the starting players are working hard and making the opponent tired.
I still lack the ability."
 
"Today is a special day for the club. In the alumni game, I was able to see players I admired and coaches who taught me the joy of soccer on the pitch, which I also wanted to watch.
However, for me, being able to play in this match is a plus.
Scoring in a game like this is important for both me and the team, and I had a strong desire to do so."
 
(Role as a savior?)
"I don't want to be a "savior".
I just want to use my strengths and give my all to contribute to the team."
 
The situation has been difficult, but in times like this, young players can bring momentum and attract those who can see that "something has changed".
I want to continue to approach with high motivation.

"Tokyo - Manager Kenta HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary" 

"I am truly sorry to the fans and supporters who came to watch today.
The players were unable to fight. This is my responsibility as a coach.
I can't help but feel disappointed about why this game turned out the way it did.
The rain was the same for both teams, and the ball didn't move as much as it did in the previous match.
In that situation, with the 20th anniversary event being held and legends and fans and supporters coming, I wanted the players to show more passion and I had to make them show it.
In that sense, I wanted to put in players like Yonemoto and give the team a boost, but the gears were out of sync until the very end.
If we keep playing like this, we won't be able to win anywhere.
Next week, we will train like crazy and fight with the players to get results before the break."

"Summary of Shimizu and Yang Yongson's press conference"

"We showed a good performance in the game.
Looking back at the last two games, against Kashiwa and Gamba, the content was good but we couldn't get the results we wanted.
Today, we fought well. We can evaluate the players. I talked to the players about doing their basic roles well today.
If I were to compare it to a cake, I said we should make a solid foundation and then decorate it from there.
We have to play the game from the first minute until the end.
The first five minutes of the previous game were not good, but today we fought well for 90 minutes. I think that's where we can be evaluated.
I also conveyed the same message to the players. That's why it was easy to remember, even though it's a bit long."