《Keigo HIGASHI》
(I felt that he played more simply than ever today)
"The opponent's line was high, so I thought I would utilize the speed of Nagai and Diego OLIVEIRA. There were times when that led to goals and times when it didn't, but I approached it with that in mind."

(Assisted the winning goal. Looking back at that scene)
"When I trapped the ball, I saw Nagai, so I was able to make a pass that would utilize Nagai's speed. I think it was a very difficult goal, so I'm really glad he scored it."

(You are at the top of the standings, how do you feel?)
"There have only been four matches so far, and nothing is decided yet. There are still many challenges, and I want us to continue working together through meetings and daily practice so that by the end of the season, we can say, 'We were truly a great team.'"

(Coach HASEGAWA said, 'I have seen many players so far, but Higashi is originally a player who can deliver wonderful through passes.')
'I have a strong commitment to passing, but I believe that it shines when it is converted into goals like today. Of course, there are times when it doesn't go in, but being evaluated by the coach is very gratifying as a player. I want to win for the coach and aim for the championship, so I want to continue to perform well in the next match as well.'

(In the second half, as the match progressed, we could see Player Higashi inspiring the team with big gestures)
"I noticed that the team was starting to play a bit defensively, and since there was still time left, I told everyone to show their faces and connect the ball when we regained possession. I want us to focus on the finer details to strengthen our ability to score not just one goal, but also a second and third goal to reach a higher level."

Masato MORISHIGE
(Important things for the team to aim for victory)"I believe that everyone on the team knows what they need to do, and it is important to continue this battle at a high level throughout the long season. Especially since our performance has been improving since the first four matches, I want to keep it going."

(There were moments when he participated in the attack)
"Today, there were many such moments by chance, but I still thought that attacking was enjoyable."

(The defense seems to have matured quite a bit by the fourth match)
"Goalkeeper Hayashi is giving detailed instructions to everyone. Not only during the matches but also in daily practice, we are able to play with a shared understanding of defense."

(Player Hayashi also mentioned that 'the thoroughness of challenge and cover has improved, and the coordination is getting better')
'I think the distance between the four defenders is everything. I believe that being able to play while constantly communicating contributes to our strengths. When the coordination is good, we can cover for each other even when mistakes happen.'

(Although it is the beginning of the season, it has become a battle for the top position)
"The results of our efforts are showing. I believe that what we have prepared so far is taking shape. We want to continue this solidly as we head into the next matches while being at the top."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
A tense match that showcased each other's characteristics. We were able to utilize our strengths and finish with a victory. There were some dangerous moments, but we managed to respond by putting our bodies on the line to prevent the ball from going into the goal at the last moment.
This season, it was Nagai who scored the opening goal from the flow of the game for the first time among the two forwards. He scored a goal that gave the team momentum. I think we were able to fight very aggressively today.

(It seemed like we performed better than last week's match against Tosu. Did you have any special motivation?)
"Football is something that exists because of the opponent. It was a wonderful match because Nagoya is a great team. Of course, there was a strong motivation for the players to win against an opponent that has won three consecutive matches, and the feeling of having played poorly in the home opener last week was something the players demonstrated in their performance today. I want to continue to have matches filled with the same spirit as today in the future."

(They were defending with numbers against Joe. Their response to the second ball was also good, but regarding that)
"I didn't give any special instructions. Even if they are careful, players like Morishige and Hyun Soo JANG have the power to head the ball over them. I thought it was very important to not give the opponent a good position to shoot until the very end. As for Morishige and Hyun Soo JANG, they understand well enough without me having to say anything special. They were able to respond to the second ball while coordinating well with the defensive midfielders. The last heading scene could have easily gone against us, but we showed resilience."

(Today, Higashi and Muroya were outstanding. Can you talk about these two?)
"Higashi was appointed captain this year and has been excellent since last season. Today, he fought with captaincy within the team. I believe he played with high quality and made very few mistakes. Among them, he had very few connection errors and showed his true style of play. Regarding through passes, (since last season) they have been of very high quality. In my previous team, I have seen various passers, but I truly believe that the through passes Higashi delivers are exceptional.
Muroya stood out in defense. He is a key player in both offense and defense, so I think he held back a bit after taking an early lead in the attack. Overall, the quality of the feeds has particularly improved. That's why I believe Coach Moriyasu continues to select him for the national team, and as a national player, it is natural to play with a sense of responsibility. I think he has become able to consistently demonstrate his abilities without fluctuations in his performance.

《Nagoya - Yahiro KAZAMA Coach Press Conference Summary》
"Overall, it wasn't a bad match. Especially in the second half, we pressed hard, but we need to be more precise and accurate to create chances. Still, there were opportunities."

(There were moments when the passes didn't connect)
I feel like we tried to solve everything with one pass. Even on away grounds, we need to be able to accurately control the ball and take our time to kick, regardless of slight differences in the pitch.

(The match itself was an intense and exciting game. How was the level of play?)
"The Nagoya players are still in the process of improving. What was good about this match was that we were able to control the game to some extent as we wanted. Even at the start, when we couldn't create our rhythm, we were able to control the match while keeping an eye on the opponent. It was a match where I felt the players' growth over the 90 minutes."