Jens Vising, Head Coach: "I don't think it was an easy game. We came here with everything we had to win, but it was a tough week, and I think we lacked energy. Hiroshima deserved to win. However, I think we were able to show a fighting spirit, including in defense, and after conceding a goal in the first half, we went into the second half with the intention of scoring a goal to turn the game around, but the opponent scored a second goal, which made things difficult."

Q" "It was probably anticipated that you wouldn't be able to play as usual in a match with only two days' rest in between, so what kind of game plan did you have in mind?"
Jens Vising, Head Coach: "It was a tough week with matches every two or three days, and travel, and we knew that the players weren't 100% physically, but as always, we prepared to win. That's our game plan, and we'll stick to it."

Q" "As for your game plan to go for the win, were you envisioning scoring first and holding on to the lead, or were you thinking of keeping the score 0-0 and looking for scoring opportunities? What are your thoughts on that?"
Jens Vising, Head Coach: "The ideal plan was to score first at a good time and win a difficult away game against Hiroshima 1-0. We defended well in the first half, but conceded a long-range shot. Even so, we remained calm and focused on scoring. However, conceding a second goal was unexpected, but we always maintained a winning attitude."

Q&Quot: "New signing Philip Max was already on the bench. What are your expectations for him?"
Jens Vising, Head Coach: "As you all know, he is a very experienced player. I believe he has tremendous potential. With injuries and other team issues, our defense is a little thin, so I think his arrival will bring in a lot of experience. I hope he can settle in both on and off the pitch as quickly as possible."

Q: "The Head Coach seems to be demanding high intensity from the players, but what are your thoughts on the need to consider alternative plans for situations like today's in the future?"
Jens Vising, Head Coach: "Just because we lost today doesn't mean our plan was bad or our playing style was bad. There were good plays even in the situation we were in today, and I could see that the players were trying their best. However, if you ask me if we were at our best level, I would say no. We are not robots, including the players. We are human beings, and there are difficult aspects to preparing for the next match in such a short time. I think Hiroshima is a strong team in the entire J.League, and I think they had many fresh players, but it's not because our game plan was bad. Even if we are in the same situation, I believe we just need to believe in ourselves, prepare, and do our best."