GAME RESULTGame Result

Sec. 15 2020/9/09 (Wed)
Audience 4,941 people 
Weather: Sunny, Low Temperature 28.6 degrees, Humidity 60% 
Referee: Koichiro FUKUSHIMA Assistant Referees: Hiroshi YAMAUCHI / Hironobu KIKAWADA Fourth Official: Yoshikazu MATSUZAWA

J1 Sec. 15

Ajinomoto

HOME

FC Tokyo

2-1

Match Finished

First Half1-1

Second half1-0

AWAY

Yokohama FC

FC Tokyo Yokohama FC
30' Kyosuke TAGAWA
85' Taichi HARA
Scorer 17' Yusuke MINAGAWA
46' Kensuke NAGAI → Adailton
71' Hirotaka MITA → Takuya UCHIDA
71' Hotaka NAKAMURA → Takumi NAKAMURA
71' Kyosuke TAGAWA → Daiki NIWA
90'+1 Ryoya OGAWA → Daiki NIWA
Player Substitution 76' Yusuke MINAGAWA → Kazunari ICHIMI
76' Yutaro HAKAMADA → Takaaki SHICHI
83' Kosuke SAITO → Leandro DOMINGUES
89' Yuji SENUMA → Mitsutoshi SAITO
89' Tatsuki SEKO → Sho KUMAGAWA
7 Shoot 12
3 CK 6
18 FK 16
Warning 61' Inaba Masahiko
Exit
FC Tokyo Starting Lineup
GK 33 Akihiro HAYASHI
DF 37 Hotaka NAKAMURA
DF 4 Tsuyoshi WATANABE
DF 47 Kimura Seiji
DF 6 Ryoya OGAWA
MF 45 Arthur SILVA
MF 8 Yojiro Takahagi
MF 7 Hirotaka MITA
FW 27 Kyosuke TAGAWA
FW 11 Kensuke NAGAI
FW 20 Leandro
FC TokyoSubstitute
GK 13 Go HATANO
DF 5 Daiki NIWA
DF 22 Takumi NAKAMURA
MF 28 Takuya UCHIDA
MF 44 Manato SHINADA
FW 15 Adailton
FW 24 Taichi HARA
Yokohama FC Starting Lineup
GK 18 Yuta MINAMI
DF 6 Tatsuki SEKO
DF 19 Masahiko Inoue
DF 4 Kobayashi Yuki
DF 26 Hakamada Yutaro
MF 15 Kosuke SAITO
MF 28 Reo YASUNAGA
MF 30 Kohei TEZUKA
MF 37 Yusuke MATSUO
FW 13 Yuji SENUMA
FW 16 Yusuke MINAGAWA
Yokohama FCSubstitute
GK 21 Akinori ICHIKAWA
DF 34 Kumagawa Sho
DF 14 Takaaki SHICHI
MF 46 Nakamura Shunsuke
MF 40 Leandro DOMINGUES
FW 9 Kazunari ICHIMI
FW 23 Saito Mitsutaka

[Highlight Video]

[Player/Coach Comments]

"Taichi HARA"
"I entered the game with the intention of aiming for a goal when I was substituted, as the equalizing time was long."

(Looking back on the moment of the goal)
"When Ogawa has the ball, I always think it's a chance, so I was conscious of taking a good position as usual."
Adailton was able to touch the ball a little in front, but he was able to control it well. That was all that mattered.

(The feeling when I swung my right foot)
"I didn't aim for a specific spot, but it was a satisfying goal because I was able to pierce over the GK."

(Today's goal was the final point)
"It was a different goal from the ones before. It feels good to score a goal that leads to victory. Of course, I think it was not only my own strength, but also the support of my teammates that made it possible."

(Kimura made his first appearance in J1)
"I was a little worried myself, but he played with confidence and even won in aerial battles. I think it was a great play."

(Tagawa also scored a goal. The competition will become more intense)
"There are definitely strong players on the front line, so it's great for the team. I want to compete with those players and climb up together."

(Is the goal the result of daily practice or is it discovered in every game?)
"I think it's half and half."
Not everything can be reproduced in practice, so by playing games like this, new things can also be discovered. However, I think that the technical aspects we have been practicing also contributed to today's score.

(Today's goal is)
"I think it's a matter of instinctive technique."

(It must have been a moment when I aimed to win the team with my own goal by playing from the academy. What kind of emotion is it actually in such a situation?)
"I am happy when I score, and I am still happy now. However, I still have the feeling that I need to switch gears as the consecutive games continue. Still, it was a dream for a long time, so I am glad that I was able to experience such a happy feeling.
"I've been here for two years, and even though I've had some frustrating moments, it was always a joy to see the team win from the stands. But the frustration of not being able to play myself was even stronger. So in that sense, today is a happy day."

"Kyosuke TAGAWA"
(Looking back at the goal scene)
"There were a few moments when Takahagi made runs behind the defense while in possession of the ball."
However, I was conscious of starting to play a little later after receiving advice from Takahagi player that my movements were a little too fast.
"I think it was really good that I was able to score a goal by timing it well and being able to turn around successfully after enduring a little bit as I was told."

(He had talked about wanting to return and score a goal, and it became a goal just as he declared.)
"Other players are also scoring, so I have to keep up and not lose."
"I think I can push harder for the team now that my condition has improved."

(Played at Ajinomoto Stadium for the first time in a while)
The number of fans and supporters was small, but it was a great feeling to be able to play in front of everyone at home.
"I feel even more motivated to do it, and I'm happy that I was able to score a goal."

"Seiji KIMURA"
(J1 debut, looking back on today's match)
"I was nervous since yesterday, but right before the match, I was able to approach it with my usual mindset."
I think we were able to start the game in a good shape thanks to the support from various people.

(What preparations have you been continuing until today's match?)
"Even during this busy period, I haven't been able to get involved much."
"Even so, our coaches Nagasawa and Sato, as well as various staff members, have always supported us and we were able to make good preparations for the game. We just had to show what we have built up so far."

(The parts that worked throughout the 90 minutes and the challenges that were found)
"I was able to win in heading in terms of defense, but I felt that I need to make adjustments in terms of fine positioning and decision-making on when to go and when not to go under pressure."
"I think there are areas where we can do more, such as putting in vertical passes, even in the attacking part, so I want to reflect on it and connect it to the next one."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"It was a difficult development, but they managed to turn it around and win."
In the final stages, there were several chances to score but we couldn't finish them, but in the end, Hara scored for us. Hayashi also prevented a dangerous situation where the opponent player hit Leandro Domingues' cross. Kimura also made his first start and although those around him were nervous, he actually had some dangerous plays. Kimura played calmly and it was good that we were able to win."

(Despite the limited chances, the young FW duo of Hara and Tagawa won)
"In the second half, there were many chances, but in the first half, the game did not go as planned. Tagawa scored his first goal of the season and Hara showed his strength in a difficult situation, which was also crucial."

(Player Kimura had great plays with high balls and feeds)
"He entered the game very calmly. His physical abilities are high, so if he gets used to the game, I think he will be able to play even better."

(The original player has been outstanding in scoring)
"Since scoring his first goal in the J-League, he has been able to enter the game with confidence and motivation. He has a good understanding of when to enter the goal area. We also have high expectations for Hara."

"Yokohama FC Takahiro SHIMOTAIRA Press Conference Summary"
"We first scored a goal in a good shape, but then we were pushed back by Tokyo and lost two points."
Tokyo's front line was pushed back by the powerful and speedy attack. The defense also held their ground, but unfortunately, they conceded a light goal. However, they were able to create a draw until the end. They were able to create a 50-50 situation against a strong Tokyo. I want to continue building the team in this way."

(He said the conceded goal was light, but the impact of injured players)
"The center back is playing in a critical situation. Inaba is also playing while exhausted, and Kobayashi is also fatigued. I think it was a light and regrettable goal. There are also many injured players in the side back position, so we have to consider conversions as well."