"Kensuke NAGAI"
"I was planning to be aggressive from the beginning today. I approached the game with the determination to fight until my legs cramped."

(A goal with a distinctive feature)
"Takahagi sent the ball to where I wanted it. I knew the opponent's GK was coming out, so I was able to send it into the space and score."

(Recently, I scored my 9th goal in a while without scoring)
"I thought I had to keep going, but I was able to score in my own way. I was able to score in the previous Japan national team activity, and it didn't feel bad, so I'm glad I was able to score an important opening goal. From here, I want to focus again and work hard from practice."

(Regarding defense from the front line)
"It's been two weeks since the Kobe game, and we were able to take our time to prepare for this match. I had a good image and was able to put it into practice in today's game, so I think we had a good start. I was able to work well with Diego OLIVEIRA and it was good that the players behind us were able to follow along with us."

(Oita's characteristic, building up from a low position, how was it as the side putting pressure on the front line?)
"In my mind, I think I was able to put pressure easily and push it into a favorable shape a few times. It was easy to challenge because we were connected in the back."

"Comment from Tsuyoshi WATANABE"
(Looking back on the match)
"Right now, we have to accumulate points no matter what. In today's match, we had a strong desire to win and we entered the game from the beginning."

(About the scoring scene from CK)
"I have been communicating with Mita since practice. I just had to match myself to the wonderful ball."

(About the relationship with player Morishige)
"Especially in the second half of the season, we have been playing together for a long time, so I think we have a good relationship. If we don't break down, I don't think we will concede, so I want to continue doing it."

(It was a game where 3 points were required to win the championship)
"We have never achieved league championship and always consider ourselves as challengers. Right now, the most important thing is to face the upcoming game with all our might. We also want to continue strongly in the last 4 games."

(As an academy graduate, about the situation of starting in the starting lineup)
"I really think it's a happy thing. I want to continue playing with gratitude and all my strength."

(For the last 4 games)
"We only have 4 games left, but we still have a chance to win the league. We will continue to prepare well and give 100% on the pitch to achieve our goal of winning the league."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"I thought it would be a difficult game, but in the end, Oita's pressure and speed never dropped until the end. I think it's thanks to the players who worked together and gave everything until the end that we were able to beat such a team."
Especially today, the two forwards ran well. Recently, there have been many games where we couldn't fully utilize our FW, but their dedication led to today's victory. Of course, we were able to end with a clean sheet because the GK and others put their bodies on the line until the very end, and it was also thanks to the pressure from the front line. We want to prepare well for the next game as well."

(After finishing the 7th game of the 8 consecutive away games, we have come out with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, leading the series)
"The players have been working hard. With the frequent travel and many day games, I have been emphasizing to the players the importance of starting the game well. It's difficult to maintain condition and concentration during these challenging times. Naturally, the home team comes out strong from the start. If we can't handle that, it becomes a tough game. Despite that, the players have overcome the long travel and adjusted their condition for this game."

"Summary of Oita Katanozaka Tomohiro Coach's Press Conference"
"There is the Rugby World Cup, and it's been a while since we had a game at the Showa Denko Dome Oita. First of all, I would like to thank the people who manage the turf. They have put in a lot of effort to prepare the pitch for today's game, despite it being in a rough condition after the rugby match. Our football relies heavily on passing, so the condition of the pitch has a big impact. We are truly grateful for their efforts."
Many people came to the battle at the dome after a long time, and we wanted to win, but unfortunately we lost and felt regretful. However, the players never gave up until the end and used their power to score. We couldn't score, but we want to commend their attitude.
However, the reality is that we were unable to score. That is the difference between Tokyo and us in the current ranking, the difference in the game content, and that is what I felt after the game ended today.
In order to fill this gap, we have been building up from the start of this season, and I think we were able to express our own battle more than in the previous match, but Tokyo took the lead and added points, so I think they were the ones controlling the game.
It was a frustrating defeat, but we want to switch gears and face the remaining 4 games, including our condition, so that we can continue to fight. We will do our best to have a game that will be a source of encouragement at home next time."