Head Coach Myojin: "I knew it would be a very difficult match. In the start and first half, we struggled against the opponent's initial momentum, but I think the players did a really good job of staying calm and playing the game. In the second half, we didn't panic, and we kept putting pressure on the opponent and creating scoring opportunities. The result was a 1-1 draw, but I'm taking this result very positively. Of course, we were aiming for three points, so it's very disappointing that we didn't win, but I'm satisfied with the players' efforts, attitude, and performance today."

Q: "What is the intention behind the player substitutions at halftime?"
Head Coach Myojin: "We want to play more offensively. Sasaki is left-footed and has excellent skills in building play from the left, and Nakatani can also play right center back. With that in mind, we made the substitutions because we wanted to play in a way that pushed the opponent back more."

Q&Quot: Iketani was involved in the first goal conceded. What are your thoughts on that?
Head Coach Myojin: "Everyone makes mistakes, so I don't think much of it. I believe he can learn from them, and he's a talented player who played in the opening match and the ACL, so I have high expectations for him. I want him to learn from it and grow, win or lose. He's an important player for the team."