"Kiichi YAJIMA"
"I was nervous since last night because I thought if I couldn't decide in this game, there would be no next chance. However, I had confidence that I could make it. It was a long game to endure, but I wanted to score one goal at some point, so I'm glad I was able to make it happen."

(In the goal scene, it was from Uchida's dribble)
"Before the match, Takahagi told us, 'We won the first match 1-0 and there is a feeling that 0-0 is enough because the members have changed. The young players need to be fired up. Please share that feeling more with us.' When I thought about how to convey that, I wanted to talk to players like Hara, Hirakawa, and Uchida who have played a lot of time in the U-23 team. We talked about approaching today's match with the mindset of becoming a hero, not just trying to end it 0-0. I don't know if it got through, but I think Uchida's persistent dribble led to the goal, and I want to thank Takahagi for saying those words."

(Many players played tenaciously in the goal scene and led to a goal)
"I think we were able to score because the entire team had a strong desire for this game, and I feel like my shot was also a result of putting the ball into the net with my feelings."

(It was a precise shot, but it seemed like I was very focused)
"I had plenty of time to take the shot. Unlike when I missed in the Kobe game, I was imagining the shot before the ball even came, so I was sure it would go in. It was something we had been working on as a team since practice, and it was a goal just like in practice. I'm relieved to finally be able to contribute to the team and feel like a part of it."

(Scored a goal in a few chances)
"We were in a situation where we were winning 1-0, so we could anticipate this kind of development. Ota told me to score at least one chance. I think we were able to play the way we wanted to."

"Takuya UCHIDA"
(Dribble breakthrough that led to a goal)
"When I was told by the coach that if I make a move, the chance will definitely come, I believed it and made a move without hesitation."

(A sense of heading towards the goal has been felt since the time of participation)
"I felt that my mission was to score a goal and connect it next while being pressed and pushed, so I played with that in mind."

(Emotions for this match)
"In both this season and last season, we were unable to seize opportunities in crucial moments. However, today we were able to receive another chance and were able to achieve results, which was very good for both the team and individually."

(Regarding the successful dribble)
"I wanted to score by dribbling past the defenders myself, but I am still happy that my goal was able to contribute to the team. I will continue to practice and hopefully it will lead to more goals."

(The end of the game saw many attacks from the opponent)
"It was a long time to endure, but we kept running until the end with the feeling that it would lead to the next game."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"Today, we talked about playing with all the players who joined the team and entered the game."
We were prepared for a tough battle, but I think everyone had a common understanding and fought well until the end.
"I am able to advance to the prime stage, so I want to prepare well and fight again. There is also a league match in two days, so I also want to prepare well for that."

(The opponent had possession of the ball for a long time)
"In a tournament with two matches, we won the first match 1-0 at home. Today, we knew that if we didn't play tactically, C Osaka would have free reign. But everyone had a common understanding and fought for 90 minutes."

(It seems that Yajima gave a pep talk before the game, and it paid off)
"It was a goal right before I was about to be substituted. I think it was a big confidence boost for him to produce a result in the last play and for the team, it was a big result that led us to the next goal."

(Defensively, the team was in a withdrawn state while fighting tactically, but it was quite well organized. What were you paying attention to?)
"We talked about playing compactly. If we go to pressure from the front line, we tend to stretch out. Today, we entered the game with the understanding that it was a very hot battle and that we could connect the ball a little. It's difficult to play like that when we have to score, but in a game where we need to take away an away goal, we were prepared for extra time and fought. I think the players understood our intentions and fought well today."

"C Osaka Lotina Press Conference Summary"
"The first half was a development without rhythm. The opponent played a compact and defensive game, and we had a lot of possession, but we couldn't create many chances. In the second half, we were able to make adjustments at halftime and attack with more depth and speed, and we were able to score one goal. At that point, I think we had a higher chance of winning."
However, the opponent took advantage of a few decisive chances, and that became the winning goal that determined their advancement.
As for us, not being able to score a single point despite creating chances in the first game ended up being the deciding factor.
"However, I am satisfied with the overall performance."