《Hirotaka MITA》
(Although he showed good cooperation with Takumi NAKAMURA after coming on as a substitute, he was unable to score. What was lacking?)
"When asked what was lacking, I can't say right away, but there was also a bit of bad luck. In soccer, it often happens that after attacking so much and not being able to convert chances, you end up conceding a goal to the opponent with just one shot like that."
"We should have taken the lead when we attacked."

(Today, for the first time since the restart, fans and supporters came to the away game. How did it feel?)
"Despite being away, it was a great help that the fans and supporters came, and I was very frustrated because I wanted to score and share the joy with the fans and supporters in Tokyo."

(Things I was mindful of during the play)
"In the first half, I felt like the opponent was playing with the ball more while watching from the bench.
There were parts that were not going well, so I thought I would play boldly first. I played with the feeling of wanting to push forward to gain momentum again and the desire to actively receive the ball and approach the goal.

(Despite taking 20 shots, they couldn't score)
"I think it was a situation where it was harder for Diego OLIVEIRA's shot not to go in. It might have been a coincidence, but it hit the opponent's body, and there was an element of luck involved. However, I believe we were able to create good attacks, so I want to make sure we finish next time."

(The 19-game streak has ended with today's match. I think the team is on the rise)
"Despite the tight schedule, the entire team has worked hard to get here. I wanted to win today and prepare for next week's match in a good mood, but I want to channel this frustrating feeling from today into the next game."

《Hotaka NAKAMURA》
I think we were able to prepare well and play with passion, both personally and as a team, in the last match of the 19 consecutive games.
However, even after taking 20 shots, the goal felt far away, and in the end, we conceded a goal and lost. This made me acutely aware that such things happen in football.
"I was watching from the bench when the goal was conceded, and I felt very frustrated."

(It was a match three days after the previous game against Shimizu, but what kind of preparation did we do?)
"In the previous match against Shimizu, we couldn't switch on defensively as a team, and we lacked intensity. We reflected on how we were exploited there, and today we approached the game with a renewed focus on our defensive strength, which is our advantage."

(About my performance in the match)
"The opponent had skilled players on the sides, and I feel there were moments where I could compete in terms of ball contests and one-on-one situations, but since we lost in the end, I cannot evaluate it."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"Not being able to score is everything."
I think we ultimately lost to Yokohama FC's efforts, but I believe the players fought well aiming for the goal and striving for victory.

(Despite some questionable decisions, we ultimately succumbed in a good flow)
"I think there were several decisive chances, so I believe that not being able to finish those is everything."

(This is the first match with fans and supporters attending away since the resumption)
"I am very grateful to the fans and supporters.
It was reassuring, and in the second half, since we were attacking towards the goal where the fans and supporters were positioned, I think the players did well with the feeling of wanting to score a goal and achieve victory for the fans and supporters.

《Yokohama FC - Takahiro SHIMOTAIRA Coach Press Conference Summary》
"There were long periods where we were really pushed back, and we faced several critical moments mainly from set pieces, but we managed to hold on firmly and were able to score a dramatic goal in the end, so it was a victory that gave the team momentum."

(The time spent being pushed back was long, but this was somewhat expected)
"Honestly, it was closer to unexpected.
I thought we had a little more time to hold the ball and push forward, but instead, we were overpowered and struggled to advance, and we were pushed back by the opponent's simple attacks. I thought we could do a bit more, but it was unexpected.

(Even after being pushed back this much, finishing without conceding a goal reflects the lessons learned from the 2-0 comeback loss against Kashima)
"In terms of mentality, during the Kashima match, we conceded a goal while trying to hold on, which affected our mental state a bit, but today, based on that reflection, we focused on defending firmly even when pressured. It's a matter of mindset, and I felt that the players have grown significantly."