Coming into the match Yokohama FC after their worst three-game losing streak of the season, the team faced a schedule that put them at a disadvantage compared to their opponents, with only 2nd year of junior high school days of rest in between, and Abe also being suspended. It was a tough start, with the opponents taking the initiative, but Humet, who is beginning to make his presence felt as a goal scorer up front, was involved in all three goals, including the equalizer, and ace Usami also scored two. While they managed to break the bad streak in front of supporters who believed in Gamba, "victory is like medicine in football."Head Coach Poyatos spoke of the importance of this win, achieved through a combined effort, saying it brought stability to the team.

However, Gamba is not satisfied with having ended their losing streak. Hatsuse, who celebrated his comeback with a win against Yokohama FC, declared, "We want to make a furious comeback from here."
Gamba will be competing in ACL2 for the first time starting in September, and the match against Shonan is one they need to win in order to get a head start.
There are no easy matches in the J.League, but the most difficult are those against lower-ranked teams fighting to avoid relegation. Shonan, who have not won in 11 league matches, lost 0-1 to Okayama in the previous match and dropped to 18th place, within the relegation zone. Mitsuda warns, "Shonan are having a difficult season, but on the other hand, they are coming at us with a more determined and bold play in front of the goal."

This is the fifth match since August against an opponent using a five-back formation, but in the matches against Machida and Yokohama FC, they repeatedly created scoring opportunities against opponents who sat back. It is true that their attacks are becoming more powerful, but they must not let up carelessly. "Shonan Stadium has a unique atmosphere and is a difficult stadium to beat. The key will be whether we can score first and gain an advantage in the game," Yamashita said, expressing his caution.
Shonan's top scorer, Akito SUZUKI, is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, and since their last match, Fukuda, Junnosuke SUZUKI, Hata, and KIM Min Tae have all been transferred, but the style of the team led by Gamba legend, Head Coach Yamaguchi, is clear. "They are a solid team that plays good football. That's why the key to our strategy in the next match will be to prevent the opponent from taking control of the game," said Head Coach Poyatos, expressing respect for the team while also expressing caution.

Gamba showed their determination in front of their home supporters in the previous match, but Shonan will also be desperate to win, as they have not won at home since their match against Nagoya on April 6th. Needless to say, both teams have tactical aims, but against the tough Shonan, the most important prerequisite is hard work on both offense and defense and strength in local battles. "It's important for everyone to attack and defend together. When we're compact, we're able to attack and defend well," says Mitsuda.

Even without Akito SUZUKI, Shonan still has players to watch out for, such as LUIZ PHELLYPE Luciano Silva, who has scored four goals, Onoe, who has four assists, and Yuto SUZUKI on the right wing. Gamba's player base is also now so deep that it is fierce to make the bench.
"The biggest thing is that we've broken the losing streak, but the atmosphere hasn't changed and everyone is working with a sense of urgency," said Yamashita. "All we can do is win on enemy territory to create a winning streak."