《Hotaka NAKAMURA》
(Looking back at the match)
"It was a match in a situation where there are two games left until the ACL."
After winning a tough game against Sapporo in the last round, the entire team approached today's important match with determination.
This match made me feel once again the difficulty of soccer, losing in such a manner.
Even if we look down, the match against Sendai will come in two days.
I want to win solidly and enter the ACL.

(Facing players with individual strength like Matheus at right back)
"We have faced Nagoya three times this season, including practice matches, so we understand each other's strategies."
Personally, I had anticipated how to respond even before entering the match.
In the first half, there were moments of confusion due to the fluid positioning of Yoshida and Matheus, but from there, I think we gradually managed to hold our ground with my defensive strengths.

I think there was a strong awareness of connecting the ball.
"The initial connection after winning the ball and the build-up part are also my challenges."
There were still many mistakes, but they were mistakes resulting from challenges, so I don't see them as negatives. In the second half, I was gradually able to increase the tempo.
"There haven't been any assists that lead to goals from crosses, so I think if we can improve in this area, we can move up another level."

(Towards the Sendai match)
"I want to switch gears in a good way and make the best preparations for the next Sendai match."

《Go HATANO Player》
(Reflecting on the last penalty kick scene)
"A penalty kick is like a gamble."
However, whether or not it can be stopped there is an important aspect for the GK.
It's frustrating that I couldn't stop it, and I want to carry it over to the next time.

(Outstanding saves were prominent in the situation)
"You never know when a crisis will come. Even in situations where the opponent has no chances, there is always the possibility of conceding a goal from a single opportunity like a set piece, so I was always focused and fighting."
I think there was good communication with the defense as well.
That's why I'm very frustrated that we conceded a goal from the last penalty. I wanted to somehow keep it at zero and bring home the points.

(What kind of preparations have you made for today's match)
"I approached the match with a clear image of how to respond to Nagoya's attack."
"We had the experience of playing against them at home last time, and after watching footage of the opponent, we have prepared with strategies up until today."

《Ryoya OGAWA》
(About the battles on the side)
"I wasn't particularly aware that the player I was facing was Jae Suk OH, but when the game opened up like today, the number of times we simply put in cross balls from the side increased. In that situation, I think both Jae Suk OH and I felt that we had to apply pressure on each other. Ultimately, we conceded a goal from a penalty, and I think we showed a lack of decisiveness in the moments when we should have scored ourselves."

(On the left side, players like Maeda and Matheus flowed in, but it felt like we were responding well)
"The opponent has many good dribblers, and I thought we needed to close the distance before they gained speed. I believe we were able to go in aggressively on that front."

(I think there were scenes where we had to defend in difficult situations on the side, but I also felt some discomfort)
"There were times when we had to defend in a numerical disadvantage, but in the second half, we were able to make adjustments and respond well. Leandro is also a key player in our attack, so I want to support him more."

(There were times when we had to endure and aimed for a breakthrough, but in the end, we conceded a goal. Looking back at the flow of the match)
"I think it was our lack of strength, and we still didn't have the power to push back. The opponent was more cunning, making passes that targeted our back from their defensive line. In the situation where we conceded a goal, we couldn't get behind the opponent, and from there, we were countered, ultimately leading to a shot from a cut-in that resulted in a penalty kick. I want to pursue our style of football more and continue to fight."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"In terms of development, the first half was at Nagoya's pace, but I think we had more time with the ball in the second half."
In the end, we were unable to stop Matheus's individual skill. I believe it was a match where we could have avoided losing, so it is a very disappointing result.

《Nagoya - Massimo FICCADENTI Coach》
"It was a good game from the first half. We capitalized on our chances at the end. It was wonderful to remain so calm and finish like that in such a crucial moment. Winning like this gives us even more power than a regular win. I think it was a good victory for the future. Without our frontline players, we managed to play in a way that made it difficult for the opponent to find their rhythm, patiently circulating the ball and attacking at the moment they were out of position. This was the style of football we needed to play today, and the players expressed that from the very beginning. I think it was tough for Tokyo to play against us."
In the first half, we couldn't control the game, and in the second half, we were a bit tired and couldn't create as many chances as in the first half, but we fought patiently without lowering our defensive level. Throughout that, we aimed for victory until the last minute. It was a tough situation where we could easily lose just based on our feelings, but the fact that we turned that into a win is something we really need to praise the players for, and I believe it was a good game where the players themselves felt they had grown.

(Although we were able to win the ball well in the midfield and on the sides, what was the reason for that?)
"We were able to play aggressively, and not only in terms of mentality, but the players approached each match with that awareness. The positioning on the pitch was also good. We were able to take the necessary positions, and the sense of distance between each other was good. We were able to defend in a way that made it difficult for the opponent to maintain possession of the ball. Even when we were out of position, there were good calls coming from the defensive line."