Head Coach Miyamoto
"After scoring first, we had plenty of time to attack in the opponent's half in the first half, but we also allowed the opponent to take shots a little too easily, so I thought it would be more difficult in the second half. Then, we conceded a goal from a set piece, and the atmosphere in the stadium changed, so I was watching to see how the game would move forward, but the players regained their attacking spirit immediately after conceding the goal and approached the opponent's goal. I think that was a big factor. I think the biggest takeaway from this game was that we were able to have that mindset, and after that we were able to play solid defense while also aiming for additional points. However, I still want to improve the precision and quality of our play on both offense and defense."

Q. Why did you choose Endo as a starter for the first time in six games and what is your opinion of him?

Head Coach Miyamoto
"In the last two matches, against Iwata and Shonan, I used him as a substitute and he was able to change the rhythm of the game, which is what we expected from him. Today, too, we expected him to have the ball to a certain extent, so we used him in the hopes that he would make the finishing pass and help control the game.
We saw a lot of passes like that, and we also saw a lot of opportunities to calm the game down, so I think it was a performance that lived up to our expectations.

Q. I'd like to ask you two questions. Why did you start MESHINO? And on the other hand, Endo assisted on the winning goal. What are your thoughts on the change in generations?

Head Coach Miyamoto
"MESHINO is becoming a player who can make many dangerous plays for the opponent, so using him continuously will lead to that, and above all, the fact that he scored the winning goal in the other game was also a big factor. As for today, there were some areas where we were a little disappointing, but I think we saw many instances of him going for the opponent's goal. Right now, I'm hoping to raise the level of the team by effectively combining the freshness of our young players with the experience and quality of the players who have supported Gamba up until now.
I train every day, and I think that in today's match, he was able to lead the team with that attitude. However, the younger players also need to work harder... I have been telling them that continuity is important.

Q. It's been a while since Ui-jo scored a goal. What do you think was good about it?

Head Coach Miyamoto
"We made a lot of good crosses, and I think Ui-jo's natural strength is finishing the ball with one touch while heading for the goal, and he was able to do that. I think he went into the game with that in mind. It's been a long time since he's scored in the league, and it seems like he's been stressed out, so I think it's a big thing for the team that he was able to score so many points today."