GAME RESULTGame Result

Sec. 29 2020/9/30 (Wed)
Attendance 5,623
Weather: Clear, No clouds Temperature: 20.3 degrees Humidity: 64%
Referee: Koichiro FUKUSHIMA Assistant Referees: Yasuyuki IGARASHI / Koji MORIKAWA Fourth Official: Takafumi MIKURIYA
J1 Sec. 29
Saitama.S

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Urawa Reds
0-1
Match Ended
First Half0-1
Second Half0-0

AWAY
FC Tokyo
Urawa Reds | FC Tokyo | |
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Scorer |
37' Kensuke NAGAI |
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66' Kazuki NAGASAWA → Martinos 75' Koya YURUKI → Leonardo 85' Tomoya UGAJIN → Ryosuke YAMANAKA 85' Yosuke KASHIWAGI → Kenyu SUGIMOTO |
Player Substitution |
46' Kyosuke TAGAWA → Takuya UCHIDA 68' Hirotaka MITA → Daichi HARA 75' Kensuke NAGAI → Yojiro TAKAHAGI 88' Takumi NAKAMURA → Hotaka NAKAMURA |
11 | Shoot | 8 |
1 | CK | 2 |
13 | FK | 13 |
Warning |
40' Hirotaka MITA |
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Ejection |
GK | 1 | Shusaku NISHIKAWA |
DF | 27 | Daiki Hashioka |
DF | 20 | Thomas Den |
DF | 5 | Tomohiro Makino |
DF | 3 | Tomoya Ugakami |
MF | 10 | Yosuke KASHIWAGI |
MF | 7 | Kazuki NAGASAWA |
MF | 29 | Kai SHIBATO |
MF | 24 | Koya YURUKI |
FW | 9 | Yuki MUTO |
FW | 30 | Shinzo KOROKI |
GK | 25 | Haruki Fukushima |
DF | 6 | Ryosuke YAMANAKA |
DF | 31 | Takuya IWANAMI |
MF | 8 | Ewerton |
MF | 11 | Martinos |
FW | 14 | Kenyu SUGIMOTO |
FW | 45 | Leonardo |
GK | 33 | Akihiro HAYASHI |
DF | 22 | Takumi NAKAMURA |
DF | 4 | Tsuyoshi WATANABE |
DF | 3 | Masato MORISHIGE |
DF | 6 | Ryoya OGAWA |
MF | 7 | Hirotaka MITA |
MF | 45 | Arthur SILVA |
MF | 31 | Shuto ABE |
FW | 27 | Kyosuke TAGAWA |
FW | 11 | Kensuke NAGAI |
FW | 20 | Leandro |
GK | 13 | Go HATANO |
DF | 32 | Joan OUMARI |
DF | 37 | Hotaka NAKAMURA |
MF | 8 | Yojiro Takahagi |
MF | 28 | Takuya UCHIDA |
FW | 15 | Adailton |
FW | 24 | Taichi HARA |
[Highlight Video]
Photo Gallery
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Player Akihiro HAYASHI contributed to the victory without conceding any goals
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Shuto ABE fought fiercely in both offense and defense in the midfield
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Leandro was the starting point of the attack and created chances multiple times.
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Kensuke NAGAI scored the winning goal
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Tsuyoshi WATANABE competes for headers without losing focus until the end
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Masato MORISHIGE savoring the victory
[Player and Coach Comments]
Kensuke NAGAI
(Looking back at the scoring scene)
"I couldn't get my foot on it well on the first attempt, but I was glad I was able to kick the ball firmly into the near top corner on the second attempt."
(Scored the second goal of the season in an important match)
"In the last match, the team lost, so I think it was good to be able to score in such an important game."
(Things I was conscious of during the play)
There were moments when I could simply dribble and take it as far as I could, but the final accuracy was low.
We were able to score the opening goal, but we want to make sure as a team that we can secure the second and third goals.
(It became a match to erase the defeat against Tosu, but will it lead to confidence?)
"If we neglect the basics like ball contests that we practice regularly, it will lead to conceding goals.
I felt that we need to continue as a team just like in today's match.
《Hirotaka MITA Player》
(It was a victory at Saitama Stadium after 17 years. Reflecting on today's match)
"I finally feel like we won. I didn't have many memories of past victories, so I'm honestly happy."
(Having reached a total of 200 J1 matches, what do you feel now?)
"There have been seasons where I had a fulfilling experience, and there have been seasons that were not like that."
I believe that after going through various experiences, I was able to celebrate my 200th match, so I want to thank everyone who has supported me, my family, and my wife.
From now on, I want to continue to have satisfying and fulfilling matches, aiming for the next milestone of 300 matches.
(I think today was an important match where we needed to avoid consecutive losses)
"In the last match, we played a pathetic game.
Everyone was really motivated today, and I think everyone was able to execute aspects like not giving the opponent any freedom and the quick transitions.
(The next match will be an away game against Shonan)
"Today, not losing consecutively is very significant.
I want to create a good flow by winning consecutive matches and stay close to the top.
Masato MORISHIGE
(How the team entered the match with the awareness based on the frustrating result from the previous match)
"First of all, as you can see from today's match, Urawa also came in with determination in the battles for the ball.
In the last match, there were moments where the ball spilled to the opponent in those situations, but today we entered the match with the mindset of focusing on the details rather than tactics or technique.
(I think we were really fighting through each phase of the match today)
"When everyone is performing well, the team wins.
It's natural to have ups and downs throughout the season. I believe that confirming the basics once again and entering the match as a team led to today's result.
(This marks Tokyo's first victory at Urawa in 17 years)
"I was also able to win at Urawa away for the first time myself."
My teammates were reliable, and the players who got the chance, including the young players, played confidently.
I think those new players have written a new chapter for Tokyo.
(Regarding the match against Tosu, what Morishige is feeling in today's game)
"Right now, with young players like Takumi NAKAMURA, Hara, and Hotaka NAKAMURA participating in the consecutive matches, their strengths can become weapons for the team."
However, for example, in today's match, there was a moment when Takumi NAKAMURA's header cleared the ball inside. While there are still areas for improvement, we might have won today's game by chance.
I believe that by learning and experiencing various things in a situation where there are few options, the team will become stronger again.
《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"It was a difficult match, but everyone showed their spirit and fought from the first half. I believe they stayed focused and fought until the end to change the history of not winning for a long time."
(Although we had the ball for a long time, we showed solid defense)
"In the last match, we conceded 3 goals away against Tosu. Today, Morishige returned and tightened up the defense. Also, everyone worked hard on what we couldn't do in the last match until the very end."
(Following the home game, we achieved victory against Urawa)
"With the last match of the nine consecutive games in September, we can welcome October with a victory. Given the previous match, it was good to break the bad flow. Urawa fought hard, but I think it was also good that we were able to win against them."
(This is the first victory at Saitama Stadium in 17 years. A message to fans and supporters)
"In last season's away match against Urawa, we were equalized in stoppage time and ended in a draw. I truly believe we should have broken the bad flow last season, and it was frustrating to end in a draw while leaving substitution slots unused. This season, to avoid repeating the same mistakes, we made all three substitutions, managed our time, and everyone understood the frustration from last season, continuing to apply pressure without retreating. Last season, we ended up conceding after falling back, and that regret led to this victory. The voices of fans and supporters were heard, as Tokyo had not been able to win against Urawa. It was great that we could win, and I think it is a happy victory for the club."
《Urawa - Tsuyoshi OTSUKI Manager Press Conference Summary》
I have been preparing to surpass Tokyo and wanted to express that. One thing was not being able to score in the first half, and the way we conceded a goal like that. I wanted to express a bit more in bouncing back from that.
(I think we were able to fight more aggressively compared to the last match)
"I believe the difference between having two days and three days in between matches was significant. Also, the addition of fresh players made a big difference."
(There were parts where we could have surpassed them)
"We talked before the match about how various factors, such as how the ball is taken away during battles for possession and minor referee whistles, can influence the game. We aimed to surpass them in all those aspects as well."
On top of that, we had to try to exert more power and get the ball into the goal area. In the first half, we had some moments where we held the ball and entered the box, but I feel that not being able to express that fully carried over into the second half.
Regarding the content, it's unfortunate that the players worked hard but couldn't translate that into results. However, as I've said before, I want to acknowledge the bad points clearly and make sure not to overlook the good points so that we can build on them for the next time.