Kazuya KONNO
"That shot from the dribble is my specialty. I've been practicing it for a long time."
I'm really happy to finally be able to score a goal.

(The first goal in J1 became a crucial goal)
"I really wanted to win, and I had a serious injury this season, so I couldn't contribute to the team much.
I had a feeling of regret, and I wanted to achieve results in the last two matches no matter what.
I think that strong feeling led to today's goal.

(In the last few matches, we have been struggling, but I was thinking about how to play)
"I believe that the matches from here will lead to next season, and although there have been various changes this season, including a change in coach, we must be committed to winning as professionals.
Fans and supporters also came all the way to Hiroshima today, so I really wanted to win no matter what. I'm really glad we won.

(Next is the final match at home)
I want to aggressively push forward and score a lot of goals.
I believe many fans and supporters will come to Ajinomoto, so I want to end this season with a victory.

《Takuya UCHIDA》
(He had mentioned that his desire to play in the match was the strongest, and he made it happen with a starting appearance)
"I have been conscious of how much I can appeal within the limited time this season during regular practice."
I believe that the desire to play in the match and how much I can express that feeling through practice was necessary to be able to play in the game, and I think it was precisely because I thought about that more than anyone else that I was able to start today.

(Reflecting on my performance today)
"Today, there were moments during corner kicks and defensive situations where I was broken down from my position."
While we need to reflect on that, on the other hand, we were able to serve as a starting point in the attacking part, so I want to view that positively.
I think it was good for both the team and individually because we were able to win the match today.

(In a match that I participated in after a long time, I achieved both results and content)
"It was a difficult situation both as a team and as an individual."
That's why it was important for the team to secure a victory. Winning the first match after returning gives a lot of confidence, and I want to move in a better direction from here on.

(Has the feeling of the game returned with the passage of time?)
"Since I had just returned, I wasn't able to grasp the feeling of the game at first.
I have gradually started to grasp it and was able to get into the match. For the next game, I want to prepare from practice so that I can enter the match properly from the start.

(Regarding the players who struggled this season returning and achieving victory)
"I understand how frustrating it has been for myself, as well as for Hotaka NAKAMURA and Konno, during their injury periods. It was really great that we could all express that today."

(Enthusiasm for the next match)
"Final match, home game against Fukuoka. I want to fight as a team, including myself, and end the season with a victory."

《Adailton》
(It was a first goal that sparked the comeback, but what were your thoughts while playing?)
"It was a tough match where we couldn't win easily, but in the end, I was able to score a goal myself.
In the most recent match, the team had no goals, so we were able to score and bring momentum to the team, ultimately achieving a comeback victory. I believe it was a victory that we all earned together.
I want to share the joy in front of our fans and supporters at the final match at home.

(During the match, he moved around the front line multiple times, and his dedicated play was noticeable)
"As a FW, there are times when I make a run but the ball doesn't come, but that's just how it is."
"Among those, while it was a goal scene, it was the result of believing that the ball would come and running, which allowed me to take it to the finish."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Shinichi MORISHITA》
"We conceded a goal early in the restart, and I thought we might panic, but from the 30th minute of the first half, we started to show very good form. We increased our chances in front of the goal, and just when we wanted to score a goal in the second half to establish our rhythm, Adailton scored for us."
After that, we fell into our rhythm, and in the end, I think it was an ideal development as Konno scored a goal in his own style.

(What were the differences as a team compared to the last match)
"In the last match, we lost in terms of one-on-one situations and mentality against Tokushima.
I think today we were better than our opponents in terms of ball contests, shot blocks, and the mental aspect.
I think the greed for victory has changed since the last game.

(Players such as Konno, who scored the final goal, and Uchida, who started as a right back, were utilized, allowing for opportunities for players with less playing time)
"I believe we must choose players who have been preparing diligently in practice every day."
I believe that my job is to trust such players and send them onto the field, so I carefully assess and make that decision.

(Regarding Takahagi's evaluation)
"He really understands the critical moments of the game and makes thoughtful plays; he is truly a reliable player.
"If he can maintain his stamina for 90 minutes, he is one of the players I want to use in every match."

(He mentioned that he wanted to take the ball and move it forward before the match, and it went according to plan)
"After the 30th minute of the first half, good balls started to be supplied from Uchida on the right side, and in the second half, Aoki and Takahagi joined in to move the ball forward, which led to Adailton's goal. I believe it also contributed to the final goal by Konno."

(It was my first victory as a coach, but how do I feel now?)
"I am extremely happy."
However, there is still one match at home, so that's all I'm thinking about right now.

《Hiroshima - Manager Kentaro Sawada Press Conference Summary》
"We lost."
We scored a goal in a good way in the first half, and I was hoping to continue like this, but it wasn't that easy.
Although we were pushed back a bit more in the first half without any dangerous scenes, we pushed back a little in the second half, so I thought we could manage with some calm. However, mistakes occurred, and there were moments where I thought, 'Losing it there would be tough,' and in that situation, we were caught off guard.
I realized once again that if we don't eliminate this weakness, it will be difficult to win.

(It felt like we lost focus at the first goal)
"I was watching that moment, but I haven't been able to analyze the overall situation in detail yet. There are still things I can't say for sure, but I think you're right.
I think that under the pressure from the opponent, mistakes piled up, starting from the throw-in, and we were slow to organize our defensive formation against the throw-in.
I think it was either because there was a lot of time spent being pushed back, or simply because the transition was slow; I won't know until I see it again, but I believe it is a fact that the preparation was late.