《Joan OUMARI》
(Looking back at the goal scene)
"It was a first goal that we were able to score after not being able to win recently."
The team has been working really hard together, but since we hadn't been able to win, there was a strong desire to win this match at all costs, and I was honestly happy about scoring the first goal.

(I think we fought tough today)
"There were many scenes where we had to put our bodies on the line today, but I always strive to give my all for the team to win.
I think we were able to show that throughout the match.

(How do you feel about the improvement in your condition compared to the beginning of the season?)
"I feel that I have been improving a lot myself."
Even compared to the time when I wasn't getting playing opportunities, I always approached practice at 100% and played, but the intensity of matches is different from the intensity of practice. Now, by continuing to play in matches, my condition is improving day by day.

(Regarding contributing to the team by achieving results as an individual)
"In the games I played, including the loss against Tosu and the draw against G Osaka, I think the overall performance of the team was not bad.
However, various circumstances overlapped, preventing us from achieving a result.
We created more chances than our opponents in today's match as well. Today, we were able to turn that into a victory. I believe this result will give the team confidence going into the next match, and I want to prepare thoroughly for the match against Kobe.

Kensuke NAGAI
(In today's match, I contributed not only in attack but also in defense, but what were my thoughts while playing?)
"We need to tighten up the middle in defense, otherwise the whole team will be pushed back, so I was able to defend well while coordinating with Takahagi."
We had many chances in the attack, but we couldn't finish them off in the end, so we want to work on that together as a team.
I think the challenge is that we need to make it easier to win.

(The dynamic play of player Nagai was leading the team)
"It was my first start in a while, and since the team hadn't been able to win, I felt it was my position to lead us to victory."
It was very good that players who usually do not play were able to contribute to the team's victory.
In the end, Diego OLIVEIRA scored, and I think the team will gain momentum, and we want to keep pushing forward.

(I think there is fatigue from playing a full match, but we have an away game against Kobe in two days. How do we want to fight next?)
"I want us to fight like we did today and work hard together. Kobe has many famous players, so I simply look forward to the challenge. Against a top opponent, I want to actively challenge ourselves to see how far our current abilities can take us."

《Yojiro TAKAHAGI》
"I was given a chance during the consecutive matches, so I played today with the thought of doing it for the team."

(It was a match with fresh members, but did you feel the difficulty in the way you fought?)
"There is no difficulty."
I was focused only on playing boldly without fearing failure and on how much I could play for the team.
There's no point in thinking about complicated things, and that's the only thing I kept in mind while playing.

(While there were good points throughout the match, were there any areas you felt were issues?)
"I couldn't make the decisive plays, so I want to focus on that moving forward."
I think that is the part I need, and I want to continue to see it as a challenge and work on it.

(The next match will be against a strong Kobe team)
"I think the members who did not participate in today's match will also be involved after two days off.
We want to do our best to earn 3 points away in a total team effort.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
It was a match where we continued to attack from the start and created many chances. I believe our attitude to keep attacking until the end paid off. The opposing GK started to perform well midway through, making it a challenging situation, but breaking through for the goal at the end was significant for the team.
I want to continue this and fight hard in the next match against Kobe.

(Regarding the evaluation of Takahagi and Nagai)
"I think they did a really wonderful job. Takahagi had a decisive chance at the end, and although he couldn't convert it, he controlled the team throughout the match to the extent that it compensated for that. The two had the opportunity to train together as a combination in the second team, where they showed good synergy. Today, we were able to create many chances starting from the two of them. I truly believe they did very well until the very end."

(The next match against Kobe will be the last game of the away series)
I want to fight with all our strength next time.
The away matches in the league will end for now, so I want to give it my all.
Although it is a tight schedule with travel every two days, I believe today's victory will boost the team's morale.
Kobe is having a very fulfilling match, but I want to boldly confront them.

(Regarding the intention of player Morishige entering as a defensive midfielder)
"In the first half of the league, Morishige played as a defensive midfielder, and we had discussed that it was possible for him to come on in a match situation like today as a substitute for the defensive midfield position. He performed very well. Morishige has played not only as an anchor but also in a double defensive midfield setup, so I think he adapted without any discomfort."

(About Joan OUMARI)
"He is a very emotional and passionate player, but he has become much calmer in his play. In the first half of the season, there were various issues as a center-back due to the large number of goals conceded, but I believe he has come to understand the team's organization and approach well and is now able to play accordingly."
Also, the feed is good, and he is strong in one-on-one situations, which is why I chose to use Joao. Additionally, we can't rely solely on Morishige and Watanabe during consecutive matches, and I feel that Joao has been playing well here.

《Sendai - Summary of the Press Conference with Coach Makoto TEGURAMORI》
Although we say that August is the month of competition, we have been unable to secure wins, and after the heavy defeat in the last match, the players showed a rebound mentality this time, working hard for 90 minutes to aim for 3 points.
Today, a long-awaited goal was scored from a set piece, and I believe that being able to score from set pieces is a sign of our path to three points.

(Regarding being scored from a corner kick by Joan OUMARI and conceding a penalty from a corner kick at the end)
"I think we let them play too freely in that area. I believe we need to reflect on allowing them too much freedom."

(Regarding starting the system with 4-2-3-1)
"When aiming for the space behind the full-backs, the intention was to have the attacking midfielder available to receive the ball through that area."
When we pushed forward, we shifted to a two-top formation, aiming for a situation where the two forwards could effectively enter for cross balls from the middle of the second half.