《Hotaka NAKAMURA Player》
"Throughout the season, I had opportunities, but I feel frustrated for not being able to deliver results."
Today, I was able to lead the victory with my own goal, and I finally feel like I have become a part of Tokyo. I am really happy right now.

(A victory at Ajinomoto is truly special)
"I had been unable to deliver results for a long time, and I felt frustrated and full of regret, but I was able to contribute to the victory like this. I believe the fans and supporters have been really looking forward to this, so I'm glad I could contribute in the form of a goal.
However, it's just the first step taken.
I want to keep striving to contribute to Tokyo's victories without being satisfied here.

(Looking back at the goal scene)
"Today's match was a back-and-forth of counterattacks 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 moments of endurance, but we were also able to create scenes for a quick counterattack.
I felt that a negative ball was effective during a quick attack, so I thought that if I could get into that position during a cross, it would create a chance.
"In the scoring scene, Mita provided a great ball, so I just had to stay calm and finish it."

(The ball was lodged above the goal net)
"I don't remember much. I just kicked it randomly, so I'm glad it went in."

This victory after the fierce battle in the ACL. Towards the next Final Round, Levain Cup Final
I think that today, among the members who went to Qatar, those who had fewer opportunities to play and those who remained in Tokyo all approached this match with various feelings.
I believe that today's players will contribute to the team's improvement by delivering results, and it will definitely lead to the next step.
We want to prepare thoroughly from here on out and approach it with the mindset of not being satisfied with this victory as a team, but rather to further improve our quality.

《Hirotaka MITA Player》
"Today, the members have changed significantly from the ACL.
I believe that the players who had difficulty participating in the ACL took the lead, fought with a strong determination to achieve victory, and that led to today's result.

I think the start of each play was quick.
I believe it symbolizes Tokyo's soccer.
I feel that it was possible because the players who had not had the opportunity to play until now have been steadily building up their skills.

(Many young players from the academy participated and achieved victory)
"What we have built up from our daily practice was demonstrated in today's match.
I believe that the part about winning will become a valuable experience for the young players in the future, and it can be said that it was a good experience precisely because we won.
I think it became a good game for the future of Tokyo.

(The coach evaluated today's performance of player Mita)
"I thought that I had to be the center of attention among many young players who participated today."
I felt that being entrusted with the captain's armband by the coach was a message of that kind.
"There was an option to shoot myself, but I entrusted it to Hotaka NAKAMURA, who was free."

(This season, including the Levain Cup Final Round, there are 2 matches left)
"This season has had its ups and downs, but the team's maturity has been increasing through the long series of matches.
The league matches are down to the final round.
We want to continue to elevate as a team towards the Levain Cup Final Round.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
The players who participated today played with great spirit. I have nothing to say.
I think it was a wonderful victory.

(Is this victory the result of long-term accumulation, or is it due to the experience gained from the ACL?)
I think it's both.
This season, many players participated in matches, gaining experience from them, and also experienced games in the ACL where we played well but couldn't secure a win.
At halftime, I said, 'Today's game is a wonderful match. Let's win it,' and in the second half, they played with great spirit, and we were able to secure the victory.
I think they expressed their frustration from the ACL in today's match.

(This season, we have been focusing on the details, and I believe that was clearly demonstrated in today's match. The evaluation is)
"Although we created some dangerous situations at the start, as the match progressed, we found our rhythm, and they played with attention to detail.
Even for Hotaka NAKAMURA's throw-in, instead of throwing it into his own territory, it is simple but thrown behind the defensive line.
I believe that each of those plays contributed to the result of not conceding any goals.
I think we were able to manage the game calmly because Takumi NAKAMURA and Shinada were able to settle the ball, and Mita was able to create a cushion effect.

(Throughout the match, the young players were active, but the evaluation of Hotaka NAKAMURA, who scored the goal)
"I think Hotaka is one of the players who felt regret in the ACL.
They fought tough today, utilizing that kind of regret and experience.
He was not the type of player to finish in those situations, but I felt he has become a bit tougher after gaining experience in battles in Asia.

(I think the flow of the match changed after Konno was brought in during the second half, but what kind of instructions did you give?)
"I think he is one of the players who has felt very frustrated this season.
I told him to go out on the pitch and give it his all with his current feelings.
The flow changed after Konno came in, and he really played wonderfully.

(Kono player made his appearance in the league match for the first time since August)
"He has been working hard in practice without getting discouraged, gradually learning the defensive aspects and team tactics. I took him along with expectations for the ACL."
Although he was unable to participate for a long time in the ACL, he felt various emotions in his own way and expressed that experience in today's match.
I look forward to enjoying his play in the future as well.

(I think that Mita and Niwa played a significant role today in the absence of players Higashi and Morishige)
I believe both of them played wonderfully.
There have been good times and bad times for Mita, and he has not been able to play satisfactorily in the ACL.
However, looking back on this season, there have been matches where Mita has played wonderfully.
I talked to him about the difference between good times and bad times, and today he really played with all his heart.
Today, Mita played in a way that makes me want to use him even more in the future.
Daiki NIWA also played wonderfully in the ACL match against Perse, demonstrating a presence that said, 'Daiki NIWA is here.'
I think he was emotionally invested today since it was against his former club, Hiroshima, but he showed stable play.

《Hiroshi JOFUKU, Hiroshima Coach Press Conference Summary》
"Amid the increasing spread of infectious diseases, many supporters came and backed us, and it's disappointing that we couldn't meet their expectations. I am filled with regret."
Especially in the second half, there were times when we couldn't control the pace of the game, and it was a match where I felt our lack of strength and my own shortcomings as a coach.

(There is another match coming up soon, but how will we prepare for it?)
"First, I want to focus on the players' recovery and choose the players who are ready. I believe that the players who feel regret about today's match will be the ones to play in the next match."
I don't think there is a player who doesn't feel regret about today's match, so among them, I hope we can prepare well to show our true selves.

(I think we wanted to score during the first half when we were on the attack)
"Not being able to score throughout the 90 minutes is something I feel is lacking as a coach. We need to work on that.
It was a problem that we couldn't continue fighting at our own pace, knowing that the actual time would shorten once we fell behind.