《Adailton》
It was a wonderful goal from the combination of three players, reflecting on the scoring scene.
"I think we have developed a very good relationship because I communicate well with Diego OLIVEIRA and Leandro during practice."
Today's goal scene was when Leandro had the ball, and Diego and I started moving to create a path. In that moment, Leandro chose Diego. When he held the ball, I called out, and he passed the ball to the negative angle. From there, I was able to carry the ball and score a goal.

(Did the shot aim for the opponent GK's legs?)
"Honestly, at the moment of the shot, I didn't know where it went in to score. I only realized it went in when the goal net shook."

(I think the collaboration on the left side with Yoshifumi was good, but what I was conscious of)
"I feel that not only with Yoshifumi but also with Ogawa, we have a good combination, and we were able to have a very good match in the recent Levain Cup playoff second leg. Today, when he had the ball, I believe that Abe and I created a triangle, and from there, a good relationship was established."

(Things to keep in mind when playing with Diego and Leandro)
"What we think about as a trio is that Leandro often receives the ball first, so the other two focus on moving towards the goal. This way, we can receive great passes and connect to good finishes.
Thinking about making a good choice with three people

(Regarding the recent increase in goals)
"All the players want to play in a way that contributes to the team. I am also giving my all for passes, goals, and if necessary, defense for the team."
I think it's wonderful that everyone has this awareness.

Tsuyoshi WATANABE
(Last season's match with this team, I came on in the second half and conceded a goal, resulting in a loss, but what kind of feelings did I have going into today's match?)
"Personally, it wasn't a good impression, but it was one of those unforgettable matches, so I approached the game with the desire to repay that debt."

(There were scenes where we were pressured, but I felt a strong determination)
"I believe there are no easy matches, and even in situations like today where we were under pressure, there are matches where our defense line must hold firm and win."
It would be easier if we could score additional points, but winning while keeping the opponent to zero is also a joy of defense, and I want to increase such matches.

(There were times this season when I didn't have the opportunity to play, but regarding my confident performance)
"During the times I couldn't play, I had the chance to reflect on and review my performance. I was able to think about what I need. I believe it was never a waste of time.
I believe that if we do not continue to play like we did today, the experiences from that time will not truly come to life. I think there will be both good and bad things from now on, but in every match, I want to ensure that I can consistently perform the minimum level of play that I should, even if I'm not in good form, and aim to become a player with fewer ups and downs.

(On the effectiveness of defense)
"The awareness of defending as a team and attacking as a team is increasing. It's not just the defenders, but the attacking players are also putting in their full effort in defense, which is contributing to reducing goals conceded. I believe the decrease in dangerous situations is because the forwards are working hard to chase the ball, and in that sense, I think the overall defense has improved compared to before."

(Even when we were being pushed back, there was no fear)
"The opponent had big and strong players, and there were dangerous moments, but with big saves from player Morishige and Go HATANO, we were able to keep it at zero. In the end, I think the defense will stabilize as the defenders put their bodies on the line to protect."

(Regarding changes in mental aspects)
"There are still areas where I need to improve, but I felt that if I don't play with confidence in my own abilities, I can't play with enthusiasm. So, after I started believing in myself, I've been able to gain momentum and improve my defense."
I feel that it's important to play positively after all.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"I thought today would be a difficult match, and it turned out to be just that. It was good that we managed to take the lead by exploiting the opponent's weaknesses, but we struggled to score the next goal. On the contrary, there were some dangerous moments, and it was a match where the defense line held strong to protect our lead."
I believe it was a match where emotions had a significant impact in the end, and for us, it is a very important three points. We want to carry this momentum into the next match.

(For the first time this season, three Brazilian players lined up in the front line, but are we starting to see the shape we aimed for?)
"They showed a good performance in the last Levain Cup PO match (against Shonan), so we approached today with the same momentum in this combination.
I believe they played as expected in the sense that they produced excellent results and created opportunities.

(It seems that Leandro's condition has returned, but what kind of approach do you take as a coach?)
"I always communicate with the players.
Although there are times when players cannot play comfortably, I personally have been having thorough discussions, and as a club, we are also engaging in ongoing conversations. In that context, he has been able to perform well with understanding. I believe this is also a reflection of the support from the club staff in various forms.

(I wanted to use player Ogawa as a right side back from the middle of the game)
"One of the opponent's strengths was the right side cross, so I aimed to use him to prevent that."

(Role of the right side in defense)
"Regarding today, after taking the lead, I used players who could respond well. Takumi NAKAMURA also showcased his strengths in the first half, which allowed us to score first. In the second half, I used players who are more skilled in defensive responses."

《Yokohama FC - Tomonobu HAYAKAWA Coach Press Conference Summary》
"First of all, I feel sorry for the supporters that came out in the rain, and it is disappointing that we ended up with a loss."
The result was 0-1, but I felt that Tokyo was a skilled team. The players never gave up until the end and showed their determination towards the goal and their fighting spirit until the very end.
Based on this, I felt once again that we must continue to be even tougher in front of the goal.

(The first substitution was made at halftime, but the second substitution was delayed until the 86th minute. Why was that?)
"The issue was whether the team was functioning well, and since players like Takuya Matsuura and Ryo GERMAIN were being effective, I thought we could create a situation to keep pressing, so I waited a bit longer to make the substitution.
"Since the opponent has retreated to some extent and space has opened up, it has resulted in the introduction of Shunsuke Nakamura."

(Was the effort during the break able to be demonstrated today?)
"I think we showed some results in terms of midfield defense and the resilience we had when we retreated, as well as our organization in defense. There were a few moments where we conceded goals, but overall I believe we managed to organize ourselves to a certain extent before that."