"Taichi HARA"
(Looking back on the match)
"I came on as a substitute and we were down by two goals."
The coach instructed us to first score one point, so we fought with the mindset of taking the goal no matter what.
Although it was a disappointing loss, we want to continue to play like we did in the second half from the beginning of the game as a team.

(Scene of scoring)
"I thought it was a chance because the ball that the opponent GK deflected did not cross the goal line."
By firmly putting my body on the line and preparing to respond to anything that happens, I was able to lead to that result.
But it doesn't mean anything if it doesn't lead to a win.
"I really want to score a genuine goal this time."

(Is the feeling changing as the games go on?)
"Today was the first time we fought against J1 at home."
"Playing in front of the fans and supporters gave me a lot of power, and I want to continue to work hard from now on."

"Tsuyoshi WATANABE"
(Looking back on the match)
"Our weaknesses were exposed."
"It was a game where the opponent's strengths were shown, but we were unable to fully display our own."

(The past few games have been unable to win)
"I think it's because of our lack of ability."
We must be more conscious in order to win more, and start from scratch as a team.
"We are not a strong team, so we want to improve together as a whole."

(I felt that there was no sharpness in the attack)
"Watching from behind, to be honest, the overall speed felt heavy."
"I think it's my job to change that and I want to improve from the next section."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"It's pathetic."
If we want to protect our players, it's not an excuse for losing, but today, just before the game, we heard that a Tosu player had a fever and we didn't know if there were any close contacts, so the game was played. We talked to the J-League and decided to play the game. We told the players that they didn't have to play if they didn't want to, but we chose the players who were determined to fight. They showed their fighting spirit and took the field.
Not all excuses are valid, but there may be psychological factors that prevented us from fighting in the first half. As a coach responsible for the players' lives and health, it is a difficult decision to force them to play. We were unable to catch up to the tie, and although it may not be something a coach should say to everyone, I wanted to speak about it specifically.

(This kind of thing can happen in the future as well. Once again, as a coach, what kind of response do you want to appeal to the J-League and others?)
"I think it's better not to do it."
It has been determined that there were no close contacts, but there was a player who had a fever last night and went on the trip. At that point, if everyone takes a PCR test and tests negative, the players can play with peace of mind. However, I want you to think about the fact that it is difficult to guarantee safety and allow the game to be played. That's why I wanted to talk about this.

(In the first half, we couldn't play our usual game in the midfield.)
"I think there were various factors, but even after we equalized, there were spaces in the midfield and we were giving away easy goals. We can't win at home like that. If we had gone into halftime at 1-1, I think it would have been a different game."

(How about the second half?)
"Leandro received a yellow card, so we decided to use Uchida instead. Mita is also an excellent kicker, so we wanted to keep him on the pitch."
Takahagi was lowered and Mita was placed in the defensive midfield, while Nagai was on the right side. Nagai also did well, but after that, the young players changed the flow to some extent. The opponent was able to control the game with ease after their third goal. There were also big chances, such as Adailton's header, but overall, the performance was poor today."

"Sagan Tosu - Myung Hwi KIM Press Conference Summary"
"I think the players worked hard away from home and were able to express what they wanted to do."
It's a big deal to have earned 3 points. We haven't won until now, so we were able to deliver one win to our fans and supporters. It's a bit late, but let's use this as an opportunity to win one game at a time.
"I want to prepare for the next game and do my best to win without getting too excited or upset."

(The reason for today's victory)
"Even though we couldn't win, I had the impression that we were moving forward step by step while learning."
The game was the same last time, but it was a game where we led.
Last time, we had the lead and then we started playing more long balls, which gave the opponent the rhythm.
This time, the players showed courage and tried their best while carefully assessing the opponent's moves against the Tokyo press.