"Diego OLIVEIRA"
"I thought it would be a difficult match because we had lost to the opponent once in the league."
"It was good to be able to enter the game in a good shape and to be able to firmly win by taking the lead with 2 points in the first half."

(The opening goal was a fantastic goal from a great reaction to Okazaki's long feed)
"It was a very fast flow, but a great ball came to me from Okazaki."
I was able to strip the opponent and score a goal at my own speed, so I'm glad.
Today, I think both the starting players and the players who came on later fought really well.
"It was a great victory."

(I am on a 3-game scoring streak)
"I am very happy."
I feel like we have a good flow going, and this is the result of everyone working hard and fighting.
"I want to continue to contribute to the team's victories and do my best."

"Hirotaka MITA Player"
(Looking back at the goal scene)
"It was a mistake by the opponent, but I hesitated whether to shoot directly there."
"However, by calmly aiming for the course and luring the far side, we were able to kick into the near side and score a goal."

(The control of the game has been improving for the full 90 minutes.)
"It was good to end the game without conceding a goal, as we had been conceding goals recently."
Today, Koda made a big save and kept the team from conceding, which I think was a good way to end the game with zero goals against us.

(It feels like the Tokyo-ness has returned.)
"The opening goal was also a very Tokyo-like goal."
I think we were able to create scenes like that many times today in that aspect, and I think the Tokyo-like atmosphere has returned.

(Is the team gaining momentum?)
"The coach also mentioned that a victory is necessary for the team to ride the momentum."
It was good to win, but we still need to push ourselves further in terms of content.
"We will have a series of matches against strong teams from now on, but we definitely want to win."

"Makoto OKAZAKI"
"Recently, my condition has finally improved and I have been able to contribute as a member of the team, such as in the last match against Shonan."
Now, Tsuyoshi WATANABE and Tagawa are in the same age group, and have been selected for the U-24 national team, and will be returning soon.
I approached this game with the feeling that if I didn't perform well, I wouldn't have another chance to express my strengths in the next one.
I think it was good to be able to finish the game without conceding a goal today.

(Also recorded a valuable assist for the first goal)
"Diego OLIVEIRA was always visible, but I didn't think he could send the ball so beautifully, so there was a lucky aspect in a way."
However, from the defensive line, Adailton and Diego OLIVEIRA are actively breaking through, and Mita has the characteristic of being able to control the ball at his feet, so it is very easy to play and the front line also believes in it and starts running.
I had the desire to get the ball to him because he had been moving so much. However, regarding the scoring scene, it was thanks to Diego OLIVEIRA, who managed to get past the GK and score the goal, so I think this goal is thanks to Diego OLIVEIRA.

(In terms of build-up, there were also many instances of playing long balls with a wide view)
"To be honest, I talked about wanting to connect more with Takumi NAKAMURA on the same side. I knew that the opposite side was open, but it was also a play that was chosen because we couldn't connect on the same side. So, we want to aim for plays such as going through the defensive midfielder or playing the ball to the feet of the FW."
This time, there was also the speed of Kobe's press, which we couldn't do. I think there are more areas to improve.

(After the assist, he ran to Diego's place)
"I didn't think it would lead to a goal, so I just thought 'thank you'."
"I couldn't help but run towards Diego OLIVEIRA, who was able to score."

(How do you view keeping a clean sheet as a defensive unit?)
"There have been few zeros since the start of this season, and as a member of the defense, it has not been a good trend."
Although there were many scenes that were not broken in the previous Shonan match, I felt that the flow was not good.
We were able to finish with zero today by being conscious of the fact that our evaluation will also increase if we can keep the players Kodama and others playing together, and above all, the team will improve from practice.
Not only the defenders, but also the players in the front line were actively defending from the front with that mindset. That led to a clean sheet and ultimately, we were able to secure a victory."

(The team has won three consecutive official matches)
"It's not bad because we're winning, but it's not necessarily great."
I don't think we have members who become conceited after winning, and because we won, I believe we are teammates who can say to each other, "We have to do more here."
I think a team that can make improvements and corrections while winning can become stronger, so I think we can continue to improve in the future.

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"Today, we fought this important match while considering that it is the Ruvan Group Stage and we have gradually been able to win with good performances in the league matches."
Today, it may become a bad one both in terms of content and results, and it takes time to bring the flow. I wonder if we were able to play a good game in terms of continuity.
I think being able to score 2 goals in the beginning really showed Tokyo's style of play.
After that, there were some scenes where we were pushed in and got a little tired, but in the second half, we were able to create a chance to score the third goal by raising the defensive line, so overall it was good for the team.
The next league match is away at Nagoya. It will be the Levain Cup match against Oita. As important matches continue, we want to continue this momentum and prepare for the next match.

(After taking two points in the early stages, have we become accustomed to the way of playing the game?)
"I think the overall team condition has gradually improved since the start of the season, as it wasn't very good at first."
"Winning gives us confidence and the players are working hard to improve their quality in a very positive way, so I think that is reflected in our results and performance."

(CB Okazaki showed good plays both in offense and defense. About the young players' performance)
"He is a player who has already gained experience playing as the center of Tokyo. He also has experience as an Olympic player and in international tournaments."
After returning from Shimizu, there was discomfort in my knee and it was said that if I underwent surgery and prepared my condition at camp, it would improve. However, recently, my condition has finally improved.
"He played well in the Shonan game and is a player who can handle the ball well. I hope he becomes a key player for the team from now on."

"Kobe - Atsuhiro Miura Press Conference Summary"
"It was a shame to concede a goal."
We must reflect on the fact that our mistakes led to the goals, even though we were able to predict both of them. We tried to come back from 0-2 in the second half, but we also need to reflect on the fact that we couldn't score a single goal due to Tokyo's strong defense.

(The first goal was a long ball, but even that required prediction)
"The front line was pressing from the front, and I think Tokyo felt some pressure from that press and kicked the ball into the space behind. As for both CBs, I think it was a scene that could have been prevented by making a solid prediction."

(Should have connected carefully for the second goal)
"Although the pass was a little off, I think it was a good experience that it ultimately led to a goal."

(Changed the starting members from the league match. There were also many young players, but about the evaluation)
"I think each player feels the parts they were able to do and the parts they were not able to do."
We talked in the locker room at halftime and after the game.
Of course, there are challenges in every game, but how we face and overcome those challenges will surely lead to each individual's growth. I hope to see improvements made today and expect growth from each individual.