"Leandro"
(Did you see the GK's movement for the first goal?)
"When I saw the GK, there was a little space on the near side, so I aimed directly at it."

(The second goal was a long distance run and goal)
"Nagai is a very fast player, and I was sure he would win the race."
"I believed in it and ran into the goal. I was happy when the goal was decided, and I think Nagai was also happy."

(Today, the DF was also running well)
"We talked about giving our best from before the game started."
"We were able to do it together because we had decided to run together."

(The team's atmosphere after securing a spot in the final round)
"Winning today was great, but we haven't achieved anything yet."
Of course it's great, but it doesn't mean anything if we don't win the next game.
"We want to win and celebrate together."

(Eager for the final round)
"There are many J-League matches before the final. I want to focus on one match at a time. When the final gets closer, I will think about it again. First, we have the G Osaka match at home. When it gets closer, I want to think carefully about the final."

"Tsuyoshi WATANABE"
"We knew that if we could keep Kawasaki's attacking line at zero, we would have a chance to win."
Today, there was no stress on defense, and we were able to start with a solid defense as a team and unify our intentions to connect to the attack, so we were mentally prepared in that aspect."

(The efforts of the players in the front line, including foreign players, were shining)
"Players like Diego OLIVEIRA and Leandro, who have attacking power, showed their determination in defense. Seeing that, we as the defense also felt strongly that we had to work hard, and we understood that if we both play like that, we can win. I think that is the accumulation of what we have been fighting for so far."

(Victory with all my heart and soul. Feelings towards the final round)
"I have had bitter losses to Kawasaki in the past. My pride was hurt, so I'm glad we were able to win today."
I haven't achieved anything yet. I want to switch and aim for the next one."

(There is also a final round, but for the upcoming matches)
"As a team, we have been preparing for Kawasaki and I am very happy that we were able to win that match."
Although there are challenges with consecutive games and a difficult schedule, I think that the current Tokyo team can continue to win even with changes in the roster.

(Thoughts on the new National Stadium)
"If the Olympics were held this year, I might have been standing on the pitch that was being used."
I am happy to be able to play in the final round as I have been wanting to play here.
"I want to make a strong appeal from the league matches as an individual and be able to compete in the final round."

"Kensuke NAGAI"
(Looking back on the match)
"It really became the game we planned for."

(Looking back at the second scene)
"Mita made a good pass into the space."
I was able to skillfully move the ball after receiving it, and when I saw Leandro in the center, I thought it would lead to a goal if I passed it to him.
I think it was a goal as expected.

(What I was conscious of during the match was)
"The key was how to eliminate the strength of the opponent's midfield."
He was conscious of not allowing vertical passes from the holding midfielder and was playing with the intention of releasing the ball to the sides.
We were in a deep position, but we were able to attack with momentum from there, and I think it was a good performance.

(Eager for the title acquisition)
"I think a lot of Tokyo fans and supporters will come to see us next."
This is the chance to win the title for the first time since moving to Tokyo.
"I want to make good preparations and face the final round."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"A victory that came from everyone putting their feelings forward and working hard."
I am proud of the players and I think they did well.

(Reasons for starting members and substitution strategies)
"We chose the best players based on the condition of the game after winning the quarterfinals. We sent out many players who have won against C Osaka and Urawa. It's inevitable that Kawasaki will have possession of the ball."
I thought that the game would be decided after we took the ball. We always get scored on before the water break, so I thought if we could hold on until then, we would have a chance. As for substitutions, Misomaru is a player with special abilities. We countered with Hotaka NAKAMURA, who also has special abilities. We brought in Adailton and Uchida because we couldn't just defend, so we put them in.

(A game where emotions were conveyed. Nagai, who was key, also had a great performance)
"Kensuke was involved in the first goal and also assisted. Kensuke and Leandro both played well today, and I think Diego Oliveira also fought well."

(As a player and as a coach, this will be my 8th time in the League Cup Final)
"Out of the 7 times so far, I've only won twice (laughs), so I want to do my best to win for the 3rd time."

"Kawasaki - Toru Oniki Press Conference Summary"
"I am sorry and very disappointed to have lost in the semifinal round at home."
The players were really passionate about this game, but their lack of ability prevented them from turning that passion into victory.
"Even though we conceded first, we have been able to equalize and turn the game around. However, we needed to attack more aggressively in that area. We were unable to surpass what the opponent had thoroughly prepared for."

(Impression of fighting on the opponent's dohyo after conceding a goal. What kind of difficulties were there?)
"One of the difficulties was not being able to raise the tempo and when we conceded and the opponent took the lead, they became a team that would increase their concentration in every game. So in that sense, it was difficult to concede the first goal. Even though we knew that, I think there were things I should have done more."

(It seemed like the passes and traps were off from the first half)
"I think there was pressure from the opponent. In a situation where we have to compete in terms of quality, we were able to take the ball, slide, and follow closely. We were able to do that well. I think we were a little off there."
"That's also our strength, so I think the fact that we couldn't take it off and couldn't do it properly made it into this kind of game."

(I think there was a situation where we couldn't break through and shoot while the opponent was defending deep overall. As for that, I'm thinking about what we could have done better.)
"There are various contradictions, but one is to break through on the side, or even if we can't break through, to boldly do one cross ball. Another is the need to use the difference between carefully breaking through to the end and carefully breaking through to the end in reverse."
There were places where the intensity was high and places where it wasn't. Also, the opponent was putting pressure on us from the outside, including the side half, so I think it was a difficult situation where we needed to improve our quality in the middle. I think that's something we need to work on as we continue to grow.