"Hotaka NAKAMURA"
"Throughout the season, I had chances but couldn't produce results and felt frustrated."
I am so happy to be able to lead the team to victory with my own score today and finally become a member of Tokyo. I am really happy now."

(Winning at Ajinomoto Stadium is always special)
"I couldn't produce results for a long time, and I was frustrated and filled with regret, but I was able to contribute to the victory like this. I think the fans and supporters were really looking forward to it, so I'm glad I was able to contribute in the form of a goal first."
But, we have only taken one step forward.
"I want to continue to contribute to Tokyo's victory and not be satisfied here."

(Looking back at the goal scene)
"Today's game was a back-and-forth counterattack from the first half, and it was a situation where we had to give it our all to have a chance at winning."
There were times when we had to be patient, but we were also able to create scenes where we could launch a quick attack all at once.
I felt that a negative ball was effective when attacking quickly, so I thought that if I could get into that position during a cross ball, it would be a chance.
"In the scoring scene, Mita gave me a good ball, so all I had to do was stay calm and make the decision."

(The ball was stuck on top of the goal net)
"I don't remember much. I just hit it randomly, so I'm glad it went in."

(After the fierce battle in the ACL, this victory. Towards the next final round, Levain Cup final round)
"I think that each player, including those who had little playing time among the members who went to Qatar today, and those who stayed in Tokyo, had various thoughts and approached this match."
I believe that today's players will contribute to improving the team by producing results, and it will definitely lead to the next step.
"We are not satisfied with this victory as a team, and we want to continue to improve our quality and prepare ourselves firmly from here on out."

"Hirotaka MITA Player"
"Today, the members have changed significantly from ACL."
"I think the strong determination to win was led by the players who were unable to participate in the ACL, and that led to today's result."

(I think the start of each play was fast)
"I think it's a symbol of Tokyo soccer."
"I feel that it was possible because the players who have not had the opportunity to play have been able to build up their skills."

(Young players from the academy made many appearances and secured victory)
"We were able to demonstrate what we have been building up through our daily training in today's match."
The part where we won will be a valuable experience for the young players and will serve as a source of motivation for their future.
I think it was a very good game for the future of Tokyo.

(The coach was evaluating Mita's play today)
"Today, among many young players, I felt that I had to be the center of attention."
I felt that being entrusted with the captain's armband by the coach was a message.
"There was also the option to score myself, but I entrusted it to Hotaka NAKAMURA, who was free."

(Two more matches including the Levain Cup final this season)
"This season, there have been many challenges, but through the long series of matches, the team's maturity has also increased."
The next match is the final round of the league.
"We want to continue to improve as a team towards the Levain Cup Final Round."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"The players who played today gave their all. There's nothing more to say."
"I think it was a great victory."

(Is this victory the result of long-term accumulation or the experience of ACL?)
I think it's both.
Many players have played in the games this season and have gained experience, but they have also experienced games where they were unable to win despite playing well in the ACL.
At halftime, we talked about how we were playing a great game today and how we should aim for victory. In the second half, they played with great determination for 45 minutes and were able to secure a solid win.
I think they were able to vent their frustration from ACL in today's match.

(This season, we focused on the details, but in today's game, I think we were able to demonstrate that part of the play prominently, but the evaluation was)
"Although we were in a dangerous situation at the beginning, as the game progressed, we were able to grasp the rhythm and they played with attention to detail."
Instead of throwing it back to their own half, Hotaka NAKAMURA throws it behind the DF line with a simple throw-in.
I think each and every one of those plays led to the result of keeping a clean sheet.
"I think we were able to calm down and carry the game because Nakamura and Shina were able to settle the ball and create a cushion at Mita's place."

(Evaluation of Hotaka NAKAMURA, who scored a goal, while young players were active throughout the game)
"I think Hotaka is one of the players who had a disappointing experience in the ACL."
He fought tough today, using the frustration and experience to his advantage.
"He wasn't the type of player who could make decisions in situations like that, but I felt like I became a little tougher after experiencing battles in Asia."

(In the second half, I think the flow of the game changed after Konno was substituted. What instructions did you give?)
"I think he is one of the players who have been very frustrated this season."
He was told to "put all his feelings into it" and sent onto the pitch.
The flow changed since Konno joined, and he played really well."

(Konno player made his first appearance in the league since August)
"He has been working hard since practice, gradually learning the defensive part and team tactics with his body. We had high expectations for him and took him to the ACL."
He was never able to participate in the ACL for a long time, but he felt various emotions in his own way and brought that experience to today's match.
"I also look forward to watching his play in the future."

(I think Mita and Niwa were quite effective today, despite the absence of players like Higashi and Morishige.)
"I think both of them played wonderfully."
Mita has had good times and bad times, and has not been able to play satisfactorily even in the ACL.
However, looking back on this season, there were also games where Mita played exceptionally well.
I talked to him about the difference between good times and bad times, and today he really played with all his heart.
Mita today played in a way that makes us want to continue using them in the future.
Niwa also showed a great play in the ACL parse match, and showed a presence like "Daiki Niwa is here".
"I think I was emotionally invested in today's match against my former team Hiroshima, but they showed a stable performance."

"Hiroshima - Manager Hiroshi JOFUKU Press Conference Summary"
"Unfortunately, we were not able to meet the expectations of our supporters who came to cheer us on during the increasing spread of the infection. We are filled with regret and disappointment."
"Especially in the second half, there were moments where we couldn't bring the game to our own pace. It was a match where we felt our own weakness and as a coach, I felt where I was lacking."

(There is a game coming up soon, but what kind of preparations will we make?)
"First of all, we will focus on the players' recovery and choose the players who are able to play. I believe that the players who feel regret about today's game will go out and play in the next game."
"I don't think there is a player who doesn't feel frustrated about today's game, so I hope we can prepare well and show our true selves."

(I think we were attacking from the first half and wanted to score within the first half)
"I think it's not enough as a coach that we couldn't score throughout the 90 minutes. We have to work harder on that."
"The problem was that we couldn't continue fighting at our own pace because we knew that our actual time would be shortened if we were to be scored on first."