"Kensuke NAGAI"
(There was also an accident during the representative match, so I was absent from the league match the other day)
"I was able to watch the game from the stands once, so I was able to organize things in various ways. I was able to think about where to show my face and how to call the ball, and when it would become a chance, in my own way."
"Today, it was good to be able to take a good goal."

(About scoring)
"Yajima was on the near side and did a good job of drawing the opponent in."
It was a shape that I had tried many times in practice, so it was good to be able to demonstrate it in a real game.
We were able to take the lead, but we also had several chances to score more points. If we had been able to capitalize on those opportunities, I think we could have easily controlled the game.

(About the combination with Yajima)
I think it was a good overall collaboration because we were able to enter the opponent's territory with the combination of the two players.
There were also scenes where we were pushed by the opponent, but we talked about putting pressure on them aggressively from the front again, including the midfield players.
"In the end, I am relieved that I was able to win."

"Keigo HIGASHI"
(Looking back on the opening goal that became an assist)
"I think we were able to score at a good time just before the end of the first half. It was also good that Nagai scored in his first game back. We were able to win the first game and have an advantage going into the second game. I think this momentum will carry over into the league games, so I'm relieved that we were able to win today."

(It was a game in the midst of trying not to lose consecutive games from the Kobe match)
"I think there is a lot of management and strategy involved in the Levain Cup due to the consecutive matches."
Next, since we have a league match in three days, I think we need to fight together as a team. It would also add depth to the team if fresh players are involved in the game, so I want to continue fighting together as a team in the upcoming consecutive matches."

(We talked about the need to move the game from our own perspective against C Osaka, who were tightening their defense)
"Scoring a goal is what moves the game. However, we also had a chance to score a second goal. In the Kobe game, we couldn't take advantage of our chances, so today we challenged ourselves in that aspect. It was a big achievement to be able to win in the game after losing."

(However, we wanted to score one more goal)
"We wanted to score an additional goal, but winning is the most important thing for now. Challenges will arise as we continue to play games. We will reflect on each one and as a team, and prepare for the next game against Sendai. As it is a sport with opponents, some research is necessary, but we want to continue pursuing our own style of soccer."

(Is there a sense of weakness in Sendai?)
"I think it's up to us no matter who the opponent is. What's most important is what we want to become and how we move forward. In the first half of the season, there are two more league matches, and we want to win them solidly and turn things around."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"It was great to be able to win. I wanted to score a second goal if possible, but in the end it became a battle of attrition for both teams in the midst of consecutive games."
I think it was thanks to the DF line holding their ground that we didn't give away any away goals to the opponent. We brought in an attacking player to try and score another goal, but we couldn't finish it off.
The Levain Cup has been a team effort up to this point. We want to continue to work hard as a team and make it to the next stage, while keeping an eye on the players' conditions.

(There were no goals conceded, but the players were reminded)
"If you're worried about away goals, you can't move forward. What was important today was to win."
It was necessary to win and not give away an away goal. The opponent ended with the minimum damage of one goal, while fighting with the idea that a draw would be enough. The second game will be a battle to the death."

(Considering the flow of the league, the evaluation of today's attack is)
"In the previous league match against Kobe, we had chances but couldn't score. Today, we were able to score one goal. Nagai returned and showed his play as expected of the Japan national team. I wonder if he was that good."
There was also an idea to limit the playing time a little more, but I felt like this was doable, so I let him play until the end. I think it was a great achievement for the team to be able to play until the end.

(Na SANGHO and Yajima's evaluation)
"SANGHO showed his strengths. If we can sync our senses, we can score more points. It was a play that gives us hope for the future."
Yajima is often the starting point on the front line and is able to play for the team.
It is a sign of growth that I have also become able to shoot. It was the same in the previous league match against Kobe, but I think today's performance was satisfactory.

"C Osaka Lotina Press Conference Summary"
"It was a tough match, but we wanted to score an away goal. We had a few chances, but couldn't convert any of them into a goal."
Tokyo also had several chances to score a second goal and we were able to move the ball well and create opportunities. As a result, it wasn't a bad game, but it wasn't a good one either."

(Although we lost, there were some positive aspects as we managed to keep the number of goals conceded to a minimum for the second game)
"Aside from the result, in terms of performance, we rotated players from the league game today and they were able to play just as well. This shows that even players who don't get many chances to play in the league are still able to train well on a regular basis. In that sense, we are also taking today's game positively."

(How did you feel about Tokyo today compared to when you played in the league?)
"In the previous game, we struggled but we were able to take our chances."
However, the opponent also had a chance. In terms of fighting spirit, there was no difference and I didn't feel a big gap. If there is a difference, it is that in the previous game we scored one point, and in today's game they scored one point. Basically, I think it was a similar game."