Masato MORISHIGE
"I really wanted to earn 3 points, but this is the minimum result."
However, I think it was a match where we were able to ultimately secure 1 point despite the difficult developments.

(In a difficult match situation, I earned one point with my goal. Looking back at that scene)
"At the moment the cross came in, there was no one around me, so I was anticipating the loose ball. Given the slippery pitch conditions, I kept the ball low and focused on getting it on target. I think I was able to finish it well in the end."

(It was a goal that showed our spirit until the very last second)
"It’s been a while since we had this many fans and supporters at home. I believe everyone’s feelings contributed to the goal."

(What kind of feelings did they have approaching the long-awaited home match)
"Even during the 8 consecutive away games, many fans and supporters came to cheer for us. I wanted to show a victory at home for those fans and supporters. Today we could only earn 1 point, but since we have another match against Urawa, I want to make sure we secure a victory next time."

(The coach said that the players were tense in their first home game at Ajinomoto after a long time)
"Clearly, the players were flustered. Usually, we push forward with momentum, but today we were pushed back by the opponent, and we saw many instances throughout the match where the second balls fell to the opponent. While I felt there was some tension, I believe the biggest takeaway from today is that we did not lose."

(There are only 2 matches left, but important things for the championship)
"Today, we will organize the issues that arose, prepare well, and tackle the next match. We have been doing this cycle so far, and I want to continue that good cycle to lead us to victory until the end. We have no choice but to win, and I want to fight with that mindset."

(Today, it was quite difficult to score a goal. Reflecting on the entire match)
"To be honest, I wanted to score two goals, turn the game around, and earn three points, but I felt during the match that reaching the championship is not that easy."
The opponent was more aggressive and had better movement, and we often lost the second ball to them. In that sense, the opponent outperformed us. I think that is a challenge for us as we head into the next match.
From here on, I think the pressure, our attitude towards football, and the essence of it become important, so I believe it is crucial to show aggression rather than focusing on technical aspects or being better than the opponent.

《Yojiro TAKAHAGI》
I think it was a significant point for the team.

(Two more matches, the final match will be against the leaders, Yokohama FM)
"There is nothing special. I hope we can show what we have been doing as usual."

(I think scoring from the front line is necessary for victory, but Takahagi's playmaking will be very important)
"Depending on the situation, I think those moments (scoring from the front line) will be necessary, but I don't have the feeling to do anything special, so I want to express what I've been working on this season through my play honestly."

Kento HASHIMOTO
"I couldn't play as I wanted. I'm frustrated that I couldn't contribute to the team's victory. However, in the end, Morishige scored, and we were able to carry this forward. Next time, I definitely want to contribute to a victory."

(Looking back at the match)
"In the first half, we couldn't really play our style of football and couldn't find our rhythm. Today's match made me realize the importance of how we start the game. Now, I want to switch gears and prepare well for the match against Urawa."

(As a team, there were many instances where we lost the second ball)
"Throughout the match, we struggled to win the second ball, and our attacks when we regained possession tended to become monotonous. I felt that I needed to take control in these situations."

(Experiencing a difficult match like today in the last three games is a significant gain for the next steps)
"We need to reaffirm the soccer we have built up to this point. The last two matches will continue to be tense. I believe we have been able to show our growth as a team since last season, so in the next match, we want to ensure that today's one point leads to a successful game."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
I'm glad we were able to manage a draw.
I spoke with Higashi, but today the players' movements were stiff. It feels like the desire to perform well at home at Ajinomoto after a long time somewhat backfired. Still, the start wasn't too bad. However, as time went on, in terms of switching play and precision in front of the goal, Shonan was better in content, so I thought it was inevitable that we ended up in such a difficult situation in the first half. In that context, we lost possession due to a passing mistake and conceded the opening goal, but I believe that not giving away an additional goal led to the final goal. In the end, I don't know how this one point will affect us, but I think it's a necessary point to connect to the final home match, and I hope this will help us move on to the next game. All the players want to show a good performance and deliver a victory, especially with many fans and supporters coming out to cheer for us, so I want us to express our feelings and fight together to conclude the league.

(I think there were times when we were outperformed in terms of running)
"It cannot be denied that the Japan national team players are more fatigued than usual. Normally, Nagai would switch on more in both offense and defense, but today he lacked the usual intensity. Hashimoto also fell short compared to his best performances. In that sense, I want the national team players to become more resilient.
Other players were also showing their feelings, but I think the tension may not have been conveyed well through their bodies. There are aspects that are unavoidable at this time, but if we don't overcome this, we won't be able to achieve victory.
Finally, the last home game will be against a wonderful opponent (Urawa). We want to give our all and show our strength.

(The coach has experience in winning the league. We finished in 2nd place, but with two more matches to go, it will be interesting to see how that experience comes into play)
"There is absolutely no room for complacency. However, the result of our hard work was just one point. We have been discussing how to accumulate points in every match, so what has happened in the past matches cannot be helped.
In the next match, we have no choice but to switch gears and aim for victory. Today, we couldn't tell what kind of match it would be until the final whistle. Ultimately, it turned out to be a difficult match, but ending with a loss is completely different from ending in a draw.
I think I managed to hold on today, so I want to fight with everything I have in the last two matches.

《Shonan - Bin UKISHIMA Coach Press Conference Summary》
"Many supporters came to Tokyo, and overall, there were more FC Tokyo supporters, but they cheered loudly, and the players were able to fight well. However, it was a game where we fell a bit short in terms of securing the three points, which is disappointing. I think FC Tokyo is at the top and has a clear style of play, and they have produced many national team players. It was good to be able to play like we did today against such a wonderful team."

(Although we conceded a goal at the very end, I think our defensive targets were clear. How did it feel?)
"In the second half, I didn't intend to drop back early, and I wanted to maintain the same line as in the first half, but we ended up dropping back too much, including due to physical fatigue. The additional time was long, which also played a significant role."

(Since Coach Ukishima's appointment, it seems that we have had matches where the content was not bad, but the results did not come. Today's match also seemed to have some positive aspects)
"Tactically speaking, the opponent's two forwards had excellent speed and clear characteristics. In response, we had to decide whether to close down space and defend deep or to fight while controlling with a high line. We believed that playing with a higher line without defending deep would allow us to earn points. Of course, we practiced the ups and downs of the line quite a bit, and today's defensive line responded well. Additionally, even in situations where we had to defend deep in our own half, we trained on which spaces to close down and where to be tight, and the players did well."