GAME RESULTGame Result

Sec. 17 2019/6/29 (Sat)
Attendance 33,705 
Weather Rain, None Temperature 22.1 degrees Humidity 88% 
Referee: Yusuke ARAKI Assistant Referees: Isao NISHIHASHI / Hiroki KATSUMATA Fourth Official: Hayato SHIMIZU

J1 Sec. 17

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4-2

Match Ended

First Half2-1

Second Half2-1

AWAY

Yokohama F.Marinos

FC Tokyo Yokohama F.Marinos
17' Na SANGHO
38' Kensuke NAGAI
55' Diego OLIVEIRA
62' Diego OLIVEIRA
Scorer 15' Marcos JUNIOR
83' Teruhito NAKAGAWA
72' Yojiro TAKAHAGI → Arthur SILVA
78' Kensuke NAGAI → Kota MORI
88' Diego OLIVEIRA → Kiichi YAJIMA
Player Substitution 75' Jun Amano → Koji Miyoshi
81' Marcos JUNIOR → Yushi Yamaya
7 Shoot 14
4 CK 10
10 FK 9
85' Arthur SILVA
Warning 19' Makinosuke Hatanaka
Ejection
FC Tokyo Starting Lineup
GK 33 Akihiro HAYASHI
DF 2 Sei MUROYA
DF 20 Hyun Soo JANG
DF 3 Masato MORISHIGE
DF 25 Ryoya OGAWA
MF 10 Keigo HIGASHI
MF 8 Yojiro Takahagi
MF 18 Kento HASHIMOTO
MF 17 Na SANGHO
FW 9 Diego OLIVEIRA
FW 11 Kensuke NAGAI
FC Tokyo Bench
GK 13 Go HATANO
DF 6 Kosuke OTA
DF 32 Tsuyoshi WATANABE
MF 39 Kota MORI
MF 45 Arthur SILVA
FW 21 Insoo YU
FW 23 Kiichi YAJIMA
Yokohama F.Marinos Starting XI
GK 1 Ilgyu PARK
DF 33 Takuya WADA
DF 13 Thiago Martins
DF 44 Makinosuke Hatanaka
DF 5 Teerathon
MF 8 Takuya KIDA
MF 10 Jun Amano
MF 9 Marcos JUNIOR
FW 23 Teruhito NAKAGAWA
FW 30 Edigar JUNIO
FW 11 Keita ENDO
Yokohama F.Marinos Bench
GK 31 Daichi SUGIMOTO
DF 4 Yuzo Kurihara
DF 18 Rikuto HIROSE
MF 7 Yuki OTSU
MF 14 Kota YAMADA
MF 41 Koji Miyoshi
FW 38 Yushi Yamatani

[Highlight Video]

[Player and Coach Comments]

《Na SANGHO》
"All the players were hungry for victory. I believe that hunger led to our success."

(The big point today was that we equalized right after going behind)
"I think we had some luck on our side. I felt we needed to create a chance to counterattack, so I was glad that my shot led to a goal and boosted the momentum of the entire team."

(In the goal scene, I thought it was stopped because the GK touched it)
"Since practice, I have been conscious of switching and shooting at a timing that is one beat faster than usual, and I think that might be the reason it threw off the opponent GK's hands."

(Today I also played on the left side)
"I think the left side is a position I am good at, but I need to be able to play on both sides. I often play on the left side for the Korean national team, and I believe Coach HASEGAWA considered using me in that position. In terms of meeting that expectation, I think I need to continue being a weapon for the team and contribute to our victories."

(The team will reach the halfway point of the league in first place)
"I thought today's game was very important, and finishing the first half of the season with a victory will be a good opportunity for the upcoming matches."

《Kensuke NAGAI》
"Today, we were able to score 4 points and score in the way we aimed for."

(Reflecting on his scoring scene)
"A good ball came from Takahagi, and I was able to control it well. In the interplay with the GK, I aimed over the opponent's GK and was able to score the goal as I imagined."

(The condition is also very good)
"I think being able to play so calmly in front of the goal is due to my experience with the national team. Also, in the scene where I assisted, I was able to work well with Diego OLIVEIRA to finish, so I believe the team can gain momentum again."

(About Kubo)
"Even if Kubo is absent, what we do will not change. We are entering the second half of the season, and I want us to compete within the team and elevate each other."

(Determination for the second half of the season)
"Right now, we are in first place, but we are still challengers. I want to always remember to be a challenger and continue to work hard."

《Keigo HIGASHI》
"It was a match where we absolutely had to earn 3 points."
Since this is the last match of the first half and we have been on a losing streak, we all encouraged each other from the warm-up to go all out once again. I believe this led to a good result.

(7 shots and 4 goals. It was a very efficient attack)
"Na SANGHO and Nagai, Diego OLIVEIRA scored. Among those, the particularly good part was that we turned the game around and achieved victory. It gave us a lot of confidence."

(The entire team was applying pressure from the front)
"Even though we conceded two goals, it's really significant that we secured the victory and can head into the break at the top. With Kubo's transfer, I believe the team is starting from scratch again. Today, I wanted to send my teammates off feeling good. I think that contributed to a positive result."

(About the upcoming battles)
"I believe there are still tough matches ahead in the second half, so even when the team is not performing well, I want us to come together as one and regain our momentum. This victory is truly significant, but I want to work towards the next match so that we can be smiling at the end."


《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"Today, we had no choice but to fight.
Yokohama FM's aggressive play by the players, while executing their style of football, led to today's victory.
We were able to capitalize on our chances while fighting in our own style, and the fact that the two forwards and Na SANGHO scored is a morale-boosting result for the team.
The five-game series is over, but I want to do my best in the next two-game series.

(Yokohama FM set a high line and exploited the space behind it. Regarding the aim and the accuracy of the quick attack)
"Without Takefusa, there is no player who can create a hold-up play.
There are no players who can connect with the previous two. That's where Na SANGHO was the key.
Today, we were able to launch several fast breaks from his starting point by placing him on the left.
Yokohama FM has a high line. Our point is to attack quickly after winning the ball.
It was about which team could score. The second and third lines were able to connect well and score.

(Regarding the 2 goals conceded)
"Today, we assembled a team that would continue to attack even after conceding goals. I think it can't be helped."
Today, there is also a ceremony for Take (Kubo), and many fans and supporters will come.
Rather than fighting tactically, I thought it was acceptable to lose as long as we showcased our strengths.
Our weapons surpassed Yokohama FM.
It is better not to concede any goals, but scoring four goals is even more wonderful. I think the players did a great job.

《Yokohama FM - Summary of Coach Ange POSTECOGLOU's Press Conference》
"It was truly a disappointing result. What is disappointing is that the performance was good, but the results did not follow. We created many chances but couldn't convert them, and there were mistakes in defense. When that happens against a team like Tokyo, you end up losing the match. It was really disappointing."

(The content was good, but I think Yokohama FM lacked speed in their attack. What do you think about that?)
"It was really a difficult match. This is because Tokyo's defense was very solid and they were also positioned deep. It would have been nice to reach the space behind with our usual quick speed, but the opponent's defense was deeper. I think it was important to stay focused and calmly circulate the ball in that situation. Once we conceded a goal and the match turned into a chase, it became a difficult situation.
I think if we had taken the lead and scored 2 or 3 goals, the situation would have changed, but instead, we gave the opponent confidence. I'm frustrated not only by the result of the loss but also by the fact that we played well, yet the result didn't follow.