Q. How do you evaluate Usami's performance and what do you think about his joining the team?

Head Coach Miyamoto
"Before the match, I was wondering how well I could perform for 90 minutes in terms of stamina. I hadn't actually played a full match since coming back, so I started the match feeling a bit uncertain, but during the match, we talked about how much stamina I had left, and even though we were losing, I pulled it through to the end. However, I think that I have the skill, the breadth of my vision, and the ability to score in a thrilling moment, which I think was the last goal. As an impact, I think we were able to store the ball up front and create time, which allowed the side players to take higher positions. We saw some long balls in the first half, and I think we saw some attacking scenes that we hadn't seen before today. However, I think we will get better as we get to know each other better."

Q. Regarding Usami, he didn't perform well from the start of the game and you probably considered substituting him, but what was your reason for keeping him in?

Head Coach Miyamoto
"We had to score a point, so I had him positioned a little lower, but I went all the way to the end hoping for a pass from there or a shot from a long distance, but of course I think he needs to improve his stamina and agility through training and as he plays more games."

Q. With the change in players, including Usami, I think we've seen some changes in the way you've played football up until now, such as the inside halves making big runs. Will this be the basis for your style of play going forward?

Head Coach Miyamoto
"Today's game was really humid and the weather was different from previous games, so the players were exhausted. In that sense, I think we'll see more attacks that are a little slower, with short passes, and that don't lose the ball. But of course, we don't want to lose the opportunity to approach the opponent's goal with quick attacks, so the players need to find that balance, and we'll ask them to do the same."