"Diego OLIVEIRA"
"It was very difficult and Sendai's mark was also tough, but there were many high-quality players. Among them, I am glad that we were able to take the victory today. Sendai was a very strong team."

(Looking back at the PK scene)
"Not only in practice, but I think it's important to play as usual. It would have been good if I could have scored the first PK, but I was able to calmly score the retaken PK. I'm glad we were able to grab the victory in such an important and tough match."

(Became the sole leader in the scoring rankings)
"I don't care about the scoring rankings. The most important thing is that soccer is a team sport. I am playing with the team's victory in mind."

(In the scene of the first PK, the opponent also made a similar move)
"I could see the GK's movement. Of course, I think they also know my style, so among the various GKs, I think there are times when they come up with countermeasures like that. It didn't bother me at all."

(How was it facing Shimao Mate?)
"He was a very strong player, and I felt that he used his physicality to cover a wide range on defense. He is a fantastic player, and the defense led by him was very solid."

"Hirotaka MITA"
(Starting for the first time since returning to face his former team. Did the coach give you any instructions?)
"There wasn't anything special, but he did say 'I'm looking forward to it'."

(About my play today)
"It would have been good if I could have scored or been involved, but in the second half we raised our gear and were able to win, so in the end it was good."

(We were talking about surpassing the opponent in front of us and at the ball)
"The defense line put their bodies on the line in the end, and the midfield and front line worked hard until the very end. Today, we were able to go for the ball really aggressively, and I think that was a key factor in bringing us the victory."

(Must adapt to the team while playing after joining in the middle of the season)
"We talked to make adjustments for both center backs, such as defensive promises and picking up second balls."
Also, since there are two fast strikers when facing forward, I think we need to work together to figure out what kind of passes and timing we want.

(How was it to play as a starter at Ajinomoto after a long time?)
"I was excited to hear the entrance music, and I am grateful that the fans and supporters created such an atmosphere. It was a special feeling to step onto the pitch at Ajinomoto as a Tokyo player."

(There were two free kicks today, but Mita did not take them)
"I judged that Mori Shige and Jael's shots had a higher chance based on the distance. I think Sendai's players also expected me to take the kick, so I gave it up."

(Did it also become a return favor for Sendai?)
"Since it's a world of competition, it's not so much for Sendai, but it's good that we were able to accumulate points towards winning for Tokyo today."

"Akihiro HAYASHI"
"I often feel that a series of small plays have a big impact when looking back on the game. I have had many regrets since joining Tokyo, and not just myself, but everyone has had various regrets. In the midst of that, we are fighting this season with determination. I think it's not just about technical aspects, but also about strong emotions that have a big influence."

(Stable play even with changes in members)
"Since the beginning of the season, we have been making various demands on the defense line. I think that has created a situation where it is difficult for the opponent to attack. I believe that the accumulation of that has allowed us to achieve the result of not conceding (not allowing goals) after playing for 90 minutes. Even when the team creates scoring opportunities, I think it is more important that our mentality is at the forefront, and if we can continue to do that, I think we can succeed."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"It was a tough game, but Diego made some great shots."
The match against Sendai, we haven't been able to win at all in the past year and a half, including the Levain Cup, so I really wanted to do something about it today.
I always felt like I was able to put pressure on, but often ended up being avoided. Today, I wish I could have played more aggressively, but I think we were able to successfully shut down the opponent's soccer and attack from the first half.
There weren't many chances, but Nagai was able to break through the defense line in a good position. It was crucial to be able to break through once in a situation like that. With the Emperor's Cup in between, our next league match is against Hiroshima, so we want to prepare well again."

(Both teams scored one point in a game where there seemed to be no chances. What was the strategy after taking the lead?)
"It was a substitution to go for an additional point. However, Sendai is good at dragging out the game, so they have been able to use the gap between players and pick up second balls from long balls. We have faced this type of game before. Today, I think the players fought until the end while maintaining balance."

(If there were no goals at that time, did you plan to take aggressive actions afterwards?)
"It was a home game and we wanted to win, so we planned to do that. However, if we rushed too much, we would have fallen into Sendai's trap. In that situation, it was good that we were able to score the first goal at a good time."
In the front line, Nagai was making good movements. However, Diego's engine wasn't running as usual, but by bringing in Jael, the engine started running. I was also considering when to bring in Sangho. He can also activate the attack with his individual strength.
Jael is the perfect player to break down the opponent's organization. Expectations are high.
Even while Na SANGHO was absent, Mita and Omori have been playing well. It is significant to have a speed-type player like Na SANGHO on the bench who can change the flow of the game.

"Sendai - Manager Susumu WATANABE Press Conference Summary"
"We talked about how we would go for the full 90 minutes without giving any chances, and instead taking advantage of the opportunities ourselves, and sent the players out with that in mind. In the first half, we intentionally dropped back against Tokyo, while also trying to break through their defense and managing the risk of not getting caught on the counter. It was a 45-minute period where we had to consider many things. And in the second half, we predicted that they would definitely step up their game."

(I think it was a fair game with a 0-0 score, but our initial plan was to be patient)
"As the game progressed, we actually lost the ball and were hit by a counterattack. That scene exposed the opponent's intentions, but our position balance during our attacks was the problem."
I immediately told the midfielder and discussed the idea of risk management in this way, but if we do that, we won't be able to put enough people forward, so I wanted to switch to a more powerful attack. That's the current situation.
"We have to think about the whole game, so we can't recklessly attack and disrupt the balance. It's okay to have a 0-0 score in the first half."

(Tokyo was aiming for a quick attack from the start)
"To be honest, I didn't expect Tokyo to sit back that much. In the previous match against C Osaka, the coach Hasegawa said it was a strategic decision, so I could see that it was a 90-minute game like that. However, we are not a team like C Osaka that is good at possessing the ball, so we couldn't break through."