Sei MUROYA
(It was a wonderful equalizing goal)
"In a situation where we were losing, I came in as a full-back midway through, but I entered the match with a strong focus on the attacking aspect.
I just had to take a strong shot because Leandro sent a good ball.

(It was a very tight game, but how did you see it from the bench?)
"I felt that both teams were playing a high-intensity match. Sapporo, the opponent, was also playing very good football, but I entered the match with the desire to score the first goal."

(What does this point mean?)
"We were able to take 1 point from Sapporo in an away game, so I want to turn this 1 into points for the next match."

(The next match will also be an away game)
"I want to secure 3 points against Kashima and continue to challenge for the top positions."

《Yojiro TAKAHAGI》
"We conceded a goal just before the end of the first half, which made things difficult, but I want to take a positive view that we were able to equalize with everyone, including the substitutes, and earn 1 point away from home."

(The speed of the attack did not pick up until three players were on the field at the same time in the second half. From the midfield perspective, what aspects did not go well during the attack)
"One of the factors was that we were pulled back by the opponent's attacking power, which made our defense heavy, and even when we regained the ball, we lost the movement to break through, preventing us from creating a more robust attack.
There were moments when we were a bit too aware of the opponent's counterattacks, but in the second half, with a one-goal deficit, everyone fought aggressively in both offense and defense, and I believe we were able to equalize.

(Was it because of Sapporo's good performance that we felt the weight of our own?)
"In the first half, we were more pulled into the opponent's style of play rather than playing our own football."

(There was a substitution early in the first half, but regarding the battle from there)
"Accidents are a part of every match."
I think we need to stay calm at that time and communicate with each other to confirm our positioning.
I think it's difficult for substitute players to prepare from the first half, but since Abe prepared well and came in, I believe it led to a smooth response.

(About the collaboration with Joan OUMARI)
"I was able to play without any particular issues."
The strength in ball contests and the quick covering ability of Joan OUMARI were evident throughout, allowing me to play confidently up front. It was very reassuring as he was also communicating from the back.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
It was a difficult match, but we managed to equalize in the end and came away with one point.
The first half was quite a relaxed match, and we couldn't play the aggressive style typical of Tokyo. We conceded a goal just before the end, but in the second half, we managed to respond with resilience.
Even so, the tempo didn't really pick up, so we changed the members, and with Nagai and Muroya coming in, the tempo of the match increased, and somehow we were able to catch up in the end. There were a few chances in the final stages, and I had hopes of possibly winning, but given the flow of the match, I think we have to be satisfied with just one point.

(There were many moments when the attack was knocking)
"First of all, the ball speed on the pitch was quite different from Ajinomoto Stadium.
Also, all teams had matches every three days, and there was travel involved. Indeed, the matches during that time were difficult. We managed to win consecutive matches against Yokohama FM and Urawa, but I felt that a bit of carelessness crept in. I thought we had discussed that it would be a problem, but I felt that our aggressiveness was not coming out as it should.
In the match against Kawasaki, I understood that I had to apply pressure when necessary, and I was able to do that in the matches against Yokohama FM and Urawa.
"Today, it was easy to connect with Sapporo, and the defense didn't switch on."

(It was a match where the substitution strategy worked well)
"I knew that the match against Sapporo would end up being an open game. Whether we could keep running until the end, having players like Nagai and Muroya who could run in the final stages was a Prifoods.S for Tokyo.
For Sapporo, under the previous rules (3 substitutions), such players did not come on in the final stages, so I think today's response was difficult. It was a goal that was able to exploit that.

(This was the second match of a three-game series, and we couldn't quite pick up the tempo)
"I intended to use quite a few fresh players today, but Joao did well as a starter for the first time and played until the end.
Hodaka played with great enthusiasm. However, I feel that there was a lack of dynamism in the front line.

Summary of the Press Conference of Sapporo Coach Zoran PETROVIC
"Today, we were able to express the wonderful soccer of Sapporo."
It's disappointing to draw, but I think it was the best game of the season.
In the first half, we did not give the opponent any fast break opportunities, and we were able to play our football.
In the second half, there were at least three scoring opportunities. However, if you can't convert those chances, it's common in soccer to be caught up at the end.
However, the players ran until the end, and I am satisfied with the performance they showed. However, I am not satisfied with the result. It is a very complicated feeling.
In the first home game with supporters present, it ended in a draw, but I am very happy that they supported us until the end, and I am grateful to the supporters.