"Masato MORISHIGE"
"We wanted to get 3 points, but at least we got the minimum result."
However, I think it was a game where we were able to pick up one point in a difficult situation.

(Obtained 1 point by scoring a goal in a difficult game. Looking back on that scene)
"When the centering went up, there was no one around, so I predicted the loose ball. The pitch condition was slippery, so I kept the ball low and kicked it, thinking about putting it in the frame. I think I was able to score well in the end."

(It was a goal that showed our feelings until the very last second)
"It's been a while since we played at home and had this many fans and supporters come out. I think everyone's thoughts led to the goal."

(How did you feel about playing at home after a long time?)
"Even during the 8 away games, many fans and supporters came to support us. For those fans and supporters, I wanted to show them a victory at home. We were only able to get 1 point today, but we have another game against Urawa, so we want to secure a solid victory next time."

(The coach said that the players were stiff at the home Ajinomoto Stadium after a long time)
"The players were clearly in a state of confusion. Throughout the game, we were often beaten by the opponent when we usually push with our own momentum, and we also saw many instances of the second ball falling to the opponent. While feeling the stiffness, I think the biggest achievement today was not losing."

(The last two games are important for the championship)
"Today, we will organize the challenges we faced, make good preparations, and bring them to the next game. We have been doing this in a cycle, so we want to continue winning until the end with that good cycle. We have no choice but to win, and we want to fight with that mindset."

(Today, it was quite difficult to score a goal. Looking back on the entire game)
"I really wanted to score two goals and turn the game around to earn three points, but I realized during the game that it's not easy to reach the championship."
The opponent had a better start and aggressiveness, and there were many second balls that fell to them. In that sense, the opponent has surpassed us. That is our challenge for the next match.
From here on, I think it's important to focus on things like pressure, our attitude towards soccer, and the essence of the game. It's more important to be aggressive than to focus on technical aspects or the opponent.

"Yojiro TAKAHAGI"
"I think it was a big 1 point win for the team."

(Two more games to go, the final match will be against the top team, Yokohama FM)
"There's nothing special. I just want to play as I have been doing so far."

(I think that scoring in the front line is necessary for victory, but the construction of Takahagi player is very important)
"Depending on the situation, I think that such a situation (scoring in the front line) will be necessary, but I don't have the feeling of trying something special, so I want to express what I have been working on this season with a straightforward play."

"Kento HASHIMOTO"
"I couldn't play as well as I wanted. It's frustrating that I couldn't contribute to the team's victory. However, Morishige scored at the end and we were able to move on to the next game. I definitely want to contribute to a victory next time."

(Looking back on the match)
"In the first half, we were unable to play our own football and couldn't get into a rhythm. In today's match, I once again felt the importance of how we start the game. Now, we need to switch gears and prepare well for the Urawa match."

(As a team, we often found ourselves losing second balls)
"Throughout the game, we struggled to win second balls and our attacks became monotonous when we did have possession. I realized that I needed to take control in these situations."

(Experiencing a difficult game like today in the last three matches is a big gain for the future.)
"We need to reaffirm the football that we have built up to this point. The tension will continue in the last two matches. I think as a team, we have been able to show our growth since last season, so in the next match, we definitely want to make it a game where we can connect to today's one point victory."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"I'm glad we were able to draw somehow."
Tomohiro talked to me, but today the players' movements were stiff. At the long-awaited home Ajinomoto Stadium, the feeling of "let's do it" was somewhat wasted. However, the start wasn't that bad. However, as time went on, Shonan was superior in terms of switching and precision in front of the goal, so I thought it was inevitable that it would be a difficult development in the first half. In the midst of that, we gave up the first goal by losing a pass mistake, but I think that not giving an additional point led to the last goal. Finally, I don't know how this one point will affect us, but I think it is a necessary one point to connect to the final home game, and I hope that we can blow it off and go to the next game. Among the many fans and supporters who came to support us, all the players are thinking that they want to show a good performance, good soccer, and deliver a victory, so I want to fight with everyone with our feelings and close the league."

(In terms of running distance, there were times when we were losing to the opponent)
"It cannot be denied that the Japan national team is more tired than usual. Normally, Nagai would switch on both offense and defense, but today there was less intensity than usual. Hashimoto was also lacking compared to when he is at his best. In that sense, I want the national team to become more robust."
Other players were also putting in effort, but I think they weren't able to convey it physically due to stiffness. There are some things that can't be helped at this time, but we won't be able to win unless we overcome this.
Finally, we will play against a great opponent (Urawa) in our last home game. We want to give it our all and show our strength.

(The coach has experience winning the league. They finished in 2nd place, but with 2 games left, how will that experience come into play?)
"There is no room for complacency. However, the result of giving our all was only 1 point. We have been talking about accumulating points in every game, so there is nothing we can do about the games that have ended."
We have to switch gears and aim for victory in the next game. We didn't know what kind of game it would be until we opened the lid today. It ended up being a tough game, but there's a big difference between losing and ending in a draw.
"I think I managed to hold on somehow today, so I want to give my all in the last two games."

"Shonan - Bin Ukishima Press Conference Summary"
"A lot of supporters came to Tokyo and overall, there were more FC Tokyo supporters, but they gave us a big cheer and the players were able to put up a good fight. However, it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't get all 3 points, but FC Tokyo is currently in first place and they have a clear way of playing, with many players also being called up for the national team. It was great to be able to play like this against such a wonderful team."

(Although we conceded at the very end, I think our defensive strategy was clear. How did it feel?)
"In the second half, we didn't intend to sit back and defend early on, we wanted to create the same high line as in the first half, but we ended up dropping too deep, including due to physical factors. The additional time was also a big factor."

(Since Manager Ushijima took office, I think there have been games where the performance has not been bad, but the results have not been good. I think there was a sense of accomplishment in today's game as well)
"In terms of tactics, the opponent's two top players had great speed and clear characteristics. In response, we considered whether to close the space and defend, or to fight with a high line of control. As our style of soccer, we believed that we could earn points by not defending and raising the line. Of course, we practiced the up and down of the line quite a bit, and the defense line responded well today. Also, in situations where we had to defend in our own half, we trained on which spaces to close and where to go tightly, and the players did a good job."