Masato MORISHIGE
(Somehow we caught up and earned 1 point, but the feeling from the opening match is)
"Looking back at the overall performance, I feel that we couldn't do what we wanted to do."

(What specific aspects became an issue)
"To be more aggressive in going for the ball.
Could not bring it out from the very beginning of the first half.
In the second half, we conceded the opening goal to the opponent, but after the substitutes came on, the team improved significantly, so I want to make sure we can show that level of play from the very beginning of the first half.

(Equalized with his own goal)
"I always thought everyone would be a bit stiff in the opening match.
That's why I thought set plays would be key in both offense and defense, and as expected, we conceded a goal from that, but we were able to equalize with a set play.
It was a difficult situation, but I think we were able to at least secure one point.

(Although consecutive matches continue, how will we improve?)
"I want to fight more aggressively and take control from the first half.
Next, we have the Levain Cup match against Tokushima in three days, so I want to prepare thoroughly again.

(Have you felt anything in terms of defense?)
"We need to be more creative in how we approach defense."
There was hesitation overall when going to take the ball away.
While it's important to call out from behind, I want to make adjustments during the game with a greater shared understanding.

《Hirotaka MITA Player》
(Although he came on as a substitute, reflecting on the entire match)
"Urawa Reds have been playing aggressive and good football under the new coach.
We fought with the awareness to defend as a solid organization without getting flustered against such opponents.
However, the opening goal was unfortunately conceded to the opponent from a set piece.
From there, we somehow managed to equalize and secured 1 point away, but I am not satisfied.
I think it was a match where we were able to bring back at least minimal results.

(I think there was an aim to gain more momentum with the players who came on as substitutes)
"Since there are five substitutions, fresh players can revitalize the team once again.
I think that players like Tagawa and Nagai were at the center, fighting aggressively from the front, and that provided good motivation for those around them.

(Reflecting on the scene where I assisted the valuable equalizer)
"I aimed for a spot on the far side where the goalkeeper would have difficulty coming out, while the players inside were visualizing a connection on the near side."
I was assisting with a similar ball during the camp, and I had a good feeling left over, so the result of kicking with confidence led to the assist for the equalizer.

Takuya Aoki
"We fell behind first, but we managed to equalize in the end. I think it was a valuable point away from home."

(Entered the pitch after conceding a goal, but how did you feel while playing?)
"I entered the match with the mindset to push forward. I wanted to play aggressively in both offense and defense to change the flow of the game."

(Was I able to show my play against my former club?)
"Personally, I wasn't able to show it at all, so I want to make sure I can demonstrate my strengths in the next match."

(What kind of football is Tokyo aiming for?)
"I want to value the momentum after winning the ball and bring out more of Tokyo's uniqueness."

(The coach mentioned being aggressive, but what are the team's challenges?)
"I was hoping we could apply pressure a little better in terms of defending from the front, and I felt that after winning the ball, we could be more careful in our attack as well."
The positive aspect is that I think we were able to run through the entire 90 minutes, and I want to make sure we do that in the next match as well.

(This is the part I want to show from Tokyo)
"Next is the home opener, and as the coach has mentioned, I want to showcase aggressive play, pushing forward and forward.
If I were to participate, I think it would be in the midfield, so I hope to play while keeping an eye on the overall balance.
Next is the home opener, so I definitely want to win and celebrate with the fans and supporters.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
I want to view bringing home one point from a difficult situation positively.
The content was not commendable, but with the Levain Cup in three days and the league match a week later, I want to properly prepare my condition and be able to fight well in the next match.

(Last season, I felt a sense of momentum from Morishige's use as an anchor, but today he played as a defender. The defense was stable, but it seemed that the momentum had decreased)
"Not just regarding Morishige's use, but also due to the late integration of foreign players, we are still not in our best form. In that context, I think the other players played well."
It's not just limited to how Morishige was utilized, but he was outstanding in the anchor position, so I think we will continue to observe the situation.

(Parts that were not satisfactory in content)
"There was no forward momentum at all, and we couldn't play the kind of football typical of Tokyo. The condition of the foreign players was not at its best, which also meant we couldn't establish a point in the front line.
The opponent's pressing was also very impressive, and since they didn't drop off until the end, we couldn't play easily and create opportunities.
I believe that creating a starting point is key to generating momentum in soccer, and today we were unable to establish a calm point for the ball.
When the ball settles in the midfield, the team can create time, but since it was the opening match and away, the players couldn't play as calmly as usual, so I think the content was somewhat unavoidable.

(Regarding today's match)
"Substitute Kousuke put his body on the line to earn a foul, and from that free kick, Mita delivered a wonderful ball that Morishige scored from."
I think Nagai also came on in a difficult situation, but he played fiercely, allowing the Tokyo players to face forward again. The players who came on from the bench showed their spirit, and I believe today was truly a match where the entire team earned one point.

《Urawa - Ricardo RODRIGUEZ Coach Press Conference Summary》
I think we were able to control the game by holding the ball for a long time.
I think the content was really good, but I wish we could have created a few more decisive moments in attack to inflict damage on the opponent. However, there was a chance to score the second goal, so it's a pity that we couldn't convert that.
Since the opponent is Tokyo, it was disappointing that we couldn't take away the 3 points, as we had managed to not give chances to a team that was competing in the ACL last season and won the Levain Cup.
I believe the players showed content worthy of three points, so there is regret that we couldn't secure the three points due to the last goal conceded, especially considering that there were many draws in other matches as well. However, I am satisfied with the players' performance.

"I hope that the number of shots will increase according to the number of passes made, but for that, I think it comes down to the patterns of breaking through while maintaining pressure and the accumulation of training. However, we have been progressing very well up to this point, so it is important to continue this and build upon what we can do further."