"Kyosuke TAGAWA"
"The scoring scene was in a form that we had been working on in recent practices, and we were able to bring it to our favorite form. It was good that we were able to calmly take the goal by looking at the GK. There is a part of me that is relieved because there have been many chances so far."

(I was able to score a goal even though I was injured)
"At the beginning of the league, there were expectations from the team and those around me, but I couldn't perform as well as I wanted. After that, I also had injuries and there were frustrating moments, so I think today's goal is big for me."
Personally, I was able to score a goal, but it was a disappointing result for the team and we wanted to defend. Even if we were to concede a goal, we didn't have enough power to score another one, so that was very disappointing."

(After receiving today's result, we were eliminated by the away goal difference in the two matches)
"This result is very disappointing. Even if we scored two goals, we knew that we would need one more if we conceded. We fought until the end without giving up, and I think it was an achievement just to be there. I want to use the results of these two matches as motivation and continue in the league."

"Keigo HIGASHI"
"I am very disappointed that I couldn't go to the next stage. We were eliminated by the away goal difference, but I want to use today's battle to connect to the next league match."

(The match was played without any representative players)
"In the absence of representative players and injured players, Tagawa scored a goal and Kashif BANGNAGANDE also seized the opportunity to play in two matches."
I think it was very good in terms of raising the team's level. I want to take it positively and play for the league match, and everyone played well today. Also, when the national team members come back and the competition begins, I think the Levain Cup is a wonderful tournament in that sense. Of course, the most important thing is to move on to the next round, but it was very good to see such aspects as a team."

(There was also a typhoon forecast today, and the kickoff time has changed)
"I didn't really mind the change in kickoff time or the weather. In fact, the weather didn't deteriorate too much, and I think the fans and supporters were able to watch the game with peace of mind."
Although it's our home, I'm truly grateful for those who come all the way to Saitama to support us. Even during our away games in the league, many people come to cheer us on and it's a great source of strength for us.
"We only have league matches left, so I want to put even more effort into our training."

(Lost after leading temporarily with Tagawa's goal)
"I always saw him staying on the field and practicing shooting, and I hope this will be a start for him. I hope he can return this experience to the league matches. I am really disappointed with the result of losing in the Levain Cup."
"We want to switch to the next game with everyone, including the players who did not play today, and devote ourselves to the Kashima game with all our might."

"Tokyo - Kenta HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"I think the players did well. There was more attacking force than in the first game."
Of course, we didn't plan on just defending after scoring two points, and we knew we had to go for a third goal.
PATRIC scored a goal from a line that we had to be careful of, which was passed from Usami. I think Yoshifu also played a great game, and Arthur played in the first game and calmly took the ball in the midfield.
Losing by an away goal is the most disappointing result.
However, the league will resume this weekend, so we need to switch gears quickly. We want to carefully assess the condition of each player and prepare well for the Kashima game this weekend.

(Substituted Diego OLIVEIRA after leading by 2 points. The opponent had cut their attacking card, but what was the intention behind the balance of offense and defense?)
"Diego played while monitoring the condition of his hamstring from the first half, and ultimately held on until that time. However, his condition became a concern at that time, so we had no choice but to substitute him. If he had been in good shape, I would have kept him on. That's the unfortunate part."
In that sense, the difference in substitution with the opponent is inevitable. There are several players, including Na SANGHO, who are absent from the national team. Although Tagawa scored a goal today, it was quite difficult in terms of the plus alpha. However, I want to evaluate the fact that they fought with a strong desire to score until the end.

"G Osaka - Tsuneyasu MIYAMOTO Press Conference Summary"
(Usami played in both games as a substitute. Was it a tactical decision?)
"First, we had to use one of the U-21 players, so I thought about who to substitute from the regular league members."
The last game (Semifinal Round 1) was started from the bench considering the condition in 3 days from the league game, but in the second game, I was thinking about starting. However, I wanted to continue with the same members as last time, so I stayed on the bench today as well. It was a decision to expect high-quality last passes and shots at the crucial moment. I think we saw a good combination with PATRIC and ADEMIUSON today as well."