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MATCHES

Match schedule and results

AWAY
J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP Playoff Stage 2nd Leg
2018.6.9(Sat) 16:00 KICK OFF
vs.Júbilo Iwata
Yamaha Stadium(Iwata)
FULL TIME
Júbilo Iwata

2

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3

GAMBA OSAKA
1
First Half
1
1
Second Half
2

15 ' Takuya MATSUURA

71 ' Kengo KAWAMATA

26 ' HWANG Ui Jo

50 ' HWANG Ui Jo

66 ' HWANG Ui Jo

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Head Coach comments after the match

Head Coach

Head Coach Crupi: "I think it was a very exciting and exciting game for our supporters. Both teams were aggressive and aimed for victory, so it was a really good game. And for us, this taste of victory is something special, because on Wednesday we all had a very disappointing experience, but after two days in between and a 120-minute match, I think the players who ran through today did a really good job, and I would like to wholeheartedly praise their performance today."

Q: "You played with the same starting 11 players as in the EMPEROR'S CUP. What positive mental influence did you have that allowed you to bounce back from a shocking loss and win today?"
Head Coach Crupi: "After Wednesday's loss, everyone on the team was really disappointed, and we've been going through a very difficult time up until now, but what I thought was that by substituting some players in the starting line-up, it would be a bad idea to give the impression that those players were the only reason for the loss. Whether we win or lose, you don't win alone, and you don't lose alone. I thought it would be best for everyone to approach today's match with the feeling that they will take responsibility, so we went into the match against Jubilo with the same members. It was a very difficult decision, but I wanted the players to see it as a chance to regain their confidence and pride, and they realized that and led to today's victory. I also think it was lucky for me. I think it would have been natural for the result to be different if we had sent in the same members, but the fact that we won was due to their efforts, and I think there was also a lucky element to it."

Q: In the first half, Endo was in a lower position than usual until the goal was scored, but then he moved up midway through, so I think there were some tactical changes from the previous game. Were there any tactical changes or things that you focused on since the previous loss for today?
Head Coach Crupi: "There were no major tactical changes in today's game. However, when I brought Takae on at halftime, I told him that since Takae is a player who can defend well, he should work with Endo and MATHEUS Caldeira Vidotto De Oliveira to strengthen the defense in the midfield. I also think that having Takae on the field helped us maintain our physical strength. In that context, Endo was able to change positions at his own discretion, playing up front or dropping back a little depending on the situation of the game, in order to calm the game down. In that way, he really showed throughout the game that he is on a different level."