Kensuke NAGAI
"In the scoring scene, I shot with only the thought of getting it on target. Since it was scoreless, I believed that the team that scored would win, and when I entered the pitch with player Tagawa, the coach told us to go and score. I'm glad we were able to win as a team."

(I think Tagawa and the players who came on as substitutes added depth to the attack)
"Anyway, I entered the pitch with the awareness to push forward from the front. The goal scene was a good defense leading to a good attack, and it was a goal typical of Tokyo. The players who came on as substitutes are playing with the awareness to elevate the team's gear, and it was good that this showed in the results."

(About Goal Performance)
"Also, I thought that starting tomorrow, with the state of emergency, fans and supporters would not be able to experience that sense of unity away from home.
"I went to the goal area with the hope that they could enjoy it at the end, as they won't be able to experience it until the away matches are over."

(The coach also mentioned that it was significant for the player who came on as a substitute to score)
"The roles change when we are winning compared to times like today when we need to go for a goal. When it's 0-0, we have to push forward, and we play with the mindset of taking some risks to score a goal."

(The team has achieved four consecutive victories)
"We are truly fighting as one, and no matter who comes on at any time, we are able to work hard for the team's victory.
I believe it is important to continue doing this.

(I think the fact that we ran until the end today was a key factor in our victory)
"We earned these 3 points together, and everyone is able to work hard.
The battle of summer begins here, and I want to do my best to steadily accumulate victories.

《Go HATANO Player》
(Regarding the big save scene in the second half)
"It was a counterattack from the opponent, but I made sure to check my marking and was thinking of responding calmly. There were some areas that were a bit blind and hard to see, but I believe I was able to respond calmly."

(Factors for Good Performance)
"I think everyone's defensive awareness has increased, and we are able to work hard. We have improved in areas where we were lacking in the first half of the season, and everyone's desire to win is overflowing. There are more scenes where we fight for the ball in front of the goal, and I am able to stop the balls that come from behind. I believe that trusting my teammates and believing in myself are the factors for our good performance."

(It was a match where we endured and managed to win today)
"There were moments when we were under attack, but I didn't feel much fear towards the opponent's offense, and I had confidence that we could stop them.
I believed that if we kept it at zero, the forwards would score, and I think it's great that we won 1-0 as a result.

(Do you feel a sense of fulfillment now?)
"The goalkeeper position can change the flow of the game with just one play. Right now, I am able to reassess how I enter the match and my role, and if I can continue without conceding goals, I can steadily accumulate points. I want to play while believing in my own play."

Tsuyoshi WATANABE
(It seemed that there was more aggression than usual, but what was the focus when entering the match?)
"Since it had been two weeks since the last match against Oita, the coach instructed us that we needed to concentrate more than usual to avoid being caught off guard by Shonan."
Since we had a break between matches and there were no physical issues, we made an effort to move our bodies and play aggressively overall. I think it resulted in a good start.

(The Shonan FW Ohashi, who I faced, was a college classmate. He was a strong opponent in terms of ball retention, but I was aware of that)
"I knew that keeping the ball with the defender on my back was one of FW Ohashi's strengths, so I focused on not allowing him to play that way. There were times when it worked out well and times when the opponent took control, but overall, I think I managed to prevent them from taking shots or making decisive plays."

(In a match where goals were canceled by VAR and the game was tense, we maintained focused play until the end)
"The opponent was trying to build their attack from long balls, so I thought that I and Morishige had to win our duels."
In that sense, we were able to defend as a team while showcasing our strength as a defensive unit. I think it was very good.

(After a period of consecutive matches every 2 to 3 days, there was a two-week gap before this match. The next match will also be against C Osaka after a 10-day break, but there are some things to be cautious about)
"From last season's experience, I know that matches with a gap of more than 10 days are more difficult than consecutive matches. In fact, consecutive matches can make it easier to maintain condition.
What is important among those is not to cut corners in daily practice. It is essential to always be aware of the matches and to approach practice with that in mind, so I want to prepare thoroughly for the next match.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"Today's match was very tense, and it could have gone either way. In that context, I believe that being able to secure the win was a significant victory for us. There were some dangerous moments, but Go HATANO made solid saves, and the player who came on as a substitute decided the match. This is something that hasn't happened much before, so in that sense, I think that Nagai scoring was a positive outcome and has led to a significant victory for the future."

(The intention behind the substitution of Nagai and Tagawa)
"It was a difficult situation to make bold decisions away from home, but I played my cards while considering the method with the highest chance of winning."

(Regarding the content)
"In the first half, Shonan was focused, and we couldn't create any real chances. There were moments when the ball didn't settle at our feet just when we were about to take that extra step. In that context, I talked to the players at halftime about how chances will definitely come and that we must not miss those opportunities, and that we should continue as we are. There were moments of patience, but Nagai, who came on as a substitute, scored a goal. I believe when a substitute scores, it gives the team momentum, and when a striker scores, it brightens the team up, so I think Nagai's goal today is a significant result for the team."

(I think Shonan made consecutive substitutions in the second half, but regarding today's overall management)
"I anticipated that Shonan would change their members based on the starting lineup. We were not necessarily playing poorly, and I didn't want to rush substitutions and disrupt our good rhythm. In particular, the combination of the Brazilian trio up front was creating scoring opportunities in a very good way, and they have that decisive moment when it counts. However, while waiting for that moment, I was also thinking that we had to take some risks somewhere."

(Regarding Go HATANO's evaluation)
"HATANO is a player who has been working hard towards the Olympics. I believe there is a sense of pride after being eliminated, and today there were many scenes where we were helped by HATANO. The one-on-one situation in the first half was not offside, so if HATANO hadn't bravely come out at that moment, it wouldn't have been surprising if we had conceded a goal. I think if HATANO hadn't intervened during the opponent's counterattack in the second half, they would have scored. He was truly reliable today, and I believe HATANO himself is positively working through his frustration as motivation."

《Shonan - Bin UKISHIMA Coach Press Conference Summary》
I am truly grateful for the passionate support from the fans, even in the poor weather during the Sunday night kickoff at 7 PM.
The game could have gone either way. However, in soccer, the outcome can change based on whether you convert the chances in the first half and the second half. That was unfortunate in today's match.

(Challenges felt in today's match and what I want to work on during the break)
"The challenge is the final breakdown in the box and the quality of the play just before that."
As of today, I think it will result in a mistake in the build-up phase.
We have lost three consecutive matches recently, so it's not just about losing, but about identifying what we need to improve within our performance. I want to reflect not only on today's match but also on our recent past matches and make corrections during the break.