I'm glad we finally got a result. I think the players' focus and determination to the very end led to these three points, and I'm relieved that we were able to finally give our supporters a victory, as about 1,500 of them came to support us.
Myojin got injured early in the first half, and we were a bit flustered, but I think it was great that we all helped each other out and got through it with a score of zero, and Konno came on at the start of the second half and showed us the difference in his presence. We pushed for longer, we won more balls, and I think we played 45 minutes of powerful football that is typical of Gamba, and when the right people take the ball, the results will come. Usami played great, fighting for the whole 90 minutes without losing his spirit, and Anderson PATRIC Aguiar Oliveira, who started the game, worked hard and put his body on the line, and Abe, who scored the first goal, was also great, and I think they all fought really well, including the defense, for the whole 90 minutes, keeping the game under control and scoring two goals to win.

Q: The first and second halves of the game seemed to be completely different, but what was the most important thing you emphasized in your halftime instructions?
A: At halftime (and in the first half), we were pushing forward, so we talked about not panicking and moving with confidence. Also, since we hadn't been able to take any shots, we talked about taking more shots in the second half.

Q: Regarding the timing of bringing on Konno, I imagine you were unsure about the timing. Did you decide to bring him in earlier? What was your decision like?
A: I thought I could do it in 45 minutes, so I thought I was in a position to do the maximum 45 minutes. It was a bit risky to start early in the first half, so I decided to start at the beginning of the second half.

Q: Regarding Usami, you said he remained focused for the entire 90 minutes. He's been selected for the national team and is receiving a lot of attention. Is this something he's aware of and has it had a positive impact on him?
A Today, he played like a national team player, with great enthusiasm and showed dedication even when the team was in a difficult situation. I believe he played his best game of the season.