《Keigo HIGASHI》
"We conceded the first goal to our opponent, but I think what matters most is that we managed to equalize and win."
There are still points for reflection, so I want to clarify those and connect them to the next step in a good way.

(After drawing against Kawasaki in the previous match, how did you feel approaching today's game as captain?)
"We need to win to achieve the championship. Last year's match against Urawa was also against a very strong opponent, but there were moments when we were satisfied with just a draw.
It was an away game today as well, but we were all talking about returning to Tokyo with a win, so I'm glad we were able to achieve that.

(Continuing from last year, I scored the team's first goal. Q, please review the game.)
"Diego OLIVEIRA made a run behind the defense, and the loose ball from the cross happened to roll right in front of me. The coach had told me that staying calm in front of the goal is important, so that crossed my mind. I mis-hit it a bit, but I was able to calmly slot it in, so I'm glad."

(Following the first match, I teamed up with player Ogawa again. How is the compatibility?)
"Player Ota is the same, but player Ogawa is also a very high-level player. If we can create more opportunities on the left side, I think the opponent will find it even more challenging, so I hope to improve the quality in that area a bit more."

(The next match will be the home opener of the league. Aspirations)
"We have to keep winning to move up. At home, we can't just end with 'it was a good match'; we must always play to win. I hope we can prepare for that."

《Yojiro TAKAHAGI》
"It was a difficult match away, but I'm glad we were able to secure our first victory of the season with 3 points."

(It seemed that the team's awareness of switching between offense and defense was very high)
"I thought today's match would be decided by the transition between offense and defense, so I believe the smooth transition from defense to offense and from offense to defense led to the goals."

(There were goals conceded, but I believe the team was able to maintain a compact formation throughout the match)
"As a midfielder, I made it a point to control the game while effectively communicating with the DF line and FW players."

(This marks my 250th match in J1. Was I aware of it?)
"I wasn't particularly aware of it, but I think it's great that I was able to celebrate this milestone match with a victory. It's not the end yet, so I want to continue to play in matches and prepare well to focus on my training."

(I think the number 250 is very large, but do you feel that you have built it up?)
"Since it's one game at a time, I don't know if it's fast or slow, but I want to continue playing as much as I can and strive to increase the number of games in the future."

(A word for the future)
"I believe the road to our team's goal of winning the league is still quite steep, so I want to fight hard in each and every match."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Coach Kenta HASEGAWA》
"We conceded first, but being able to turn the game around afterward shows progress. Last season, when we conceded, we often became deflated, and there were games where we struggled to build a counterattack mood. This season, we have had games where we came from behind even in practice matches, and although it's still early in the league, I believe we are gradually improving. In the end, towards our first victory, the game became a bit chaotic, but I think it was a very significant win to bounce back from Shonan's pressure and secure 3 points away."

(Shonan played with a three-back formation, but what is the attack plan?)
"If we play our football properly, we will definitely create chances. The question is whether we can finish those chances. Shonan will also put their bodies on the line, so can we finish there? Even today, there were moments when we were initially denied a shot, but we kept pushing. I believe that continuing to attack until the end to shake the goal net led to our scoring."

(Did you not use all your substitution slots today?)
"I wanted to change the balance and atmosphere by substituting players, but I wanted to maintain the same rhythm and focus on the game."

《Shonan - CHO Kwi Jae Coach Press Conference Summary》
"Having two consecutive home games from the start is a first experience for me, and I think it's a rare case."
I am very sorry that, despite receiving a lot of support just like in last week's opening match, we were unable to earn any points.

Although we conceded a goal from the opponent's strong point, the players who participated today did what they needed to do to move up, and they fought very cleanly.

The most important thing in today's match is to understand that there are pitfalls when we are in control of the pace. Conversely, when it was 1-3, we must have a rebound mentality to make it 2-3, and we should evaluate the effort to make it 3-3.
It is also important whether everyone can perceive it as their own matter. It's not about saying, 'I'm not out there,' but rather about uniting the team. It's a world where evaluations change based on wins and losses, but as the coach, I must observe calmly. Winning doesn't mean everything is good, and losing doesn't mean everything is bad.

Tokyo has a lot of players with very high individual skills, and many players play seriously without slacking off, so I expected this kind of development. The Shonan players also kept moving and entered deep into the opponent's territory without falling behind. As a result, we couldn't bring home any points due to the accumulation of goals conceded, but I want to quickly switch gears and keep going.