《Insoo YU》
"Before entering the match, I was thinking about reacting to the ball faster than the opponent. As an individual, there were tough times this season, but it resulted in a rewarding goal."

(This season, I made my first start for the top team)
"I have been working hard every day to earn the coach's trust. I think it was very good that this led to a goal and that I was able to respond to being selected."

(What instructions did you receive from the coach?)
"I was told to actively break behind the opponent's DF line. Also, in terms of defense, I was instructed to aggressively go for the ball from the front, so I was thinking of giving it my all."

(The coach himself has highly praised the recent performances)
"For myself, I have been maintaining good condition and preparing for this day. Regarding the members, I never know when or who will be chosen, and when selected, I always think about delivering results."

《Kotaro OMORI》
"I think it is very good that we were able to advance past the group stage. I feel that the soccer philosophy of Coach Hasegawa, in his second year, has permeated the entire team as everyone has come this far. Everyone is on the same page and able to play soccer. Even if we fall into a bad flow, I believe it is very significant that we can keep it at zero."

(The lineup has changed since the last league match, and younger players have emerged. I believe that Omori is playing a key role in leading the team.)
"I don't have any awareness of leading the team; I just feel like I'm doing my best in my own play. I think understanding what we need to do as a team and being able to execute it properly has led to results like this."

(Towards the next match)
"I want to prepare well so that we can achieve good results again next time."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
The players really worked hard. I think it was very good that the fans and supporters came all the way to cheer for us, and we were able to respond to their feelings.
In the first half, there were players who were participating in a cup match for the first time in a while, which led to some chaotic moments. However, experienced players helped to keep the team organized, allowing us to get through the first half without conceding a goal. I believe that contributed to our performance in the second half. It was a challenging match, as we needed at least a draw to advance to the group stage, but the players fought hard with a focus on winning, which ultimately led to our advancement to the group stage, something we couldn't achieve last year. We want to prepare thoroughly for the playoff stage.

(This member secured advancement to the Levain Cup group stage. How do you perceive its significance?)
"This week has a very difficult schedule, and it has been challenging to have the members from the previous league match accompany us.
I have to return to Tokyo tomorrow and depart for Osaka the day after. In the midst of that, I somehow selected these 18 members, and I believe everyone has met those expectations.
Even Nakamura participated in the first and second matches of the Levain Cup, and I believe he fought with the thought that today is the day! He took a shot that led to the winning goal, showed his determination, and played a game that will lead to the next one.
Even for Okazaki, while he has been doing well as a supporting midfielder in league matches, I think he has realized that he still needs more experience in situations where he has to be the focal point and control the game.
You learn various things by winning. Of course, there are things you think you could have done differently, but I believe there are also things you can't understand unless you win, more than what you learn from losing.
I believe that by winning, today's members will experience the joy of victory and provide a tremendous boost to the team.
I think the members who didn't come today need to work hard this weekend, and I feel that achieving results as a team while competing in the league and cup matches will lead to the next steps.

《Tosu - Myung Hwi KIM Coach Press Conference Summary》
In a game we had to win, while making good use of the home advantage and with many supporters coming, I wanted to show a winning game, but I feel sorry for losing.
Regarding the match, in the first half, we were able to create a situation where we pushed the opponent according to our plan, and when the opponent came forward, we were able to take advantage of the space behind them and pick up second balls to create scoring opportunities.
However, unable to finalize, we conceded a goal due to a mistake just before the end of the first half, and from there in the second half, we struggled to create chances while the opponent was content with a draw.
I think it was a game that leads to the next step, but there are still areas that need improvement. We still need to make corrections, including the coordination between players.