Head Coach: "After scoring a goal in the first half, we started off strong in defense and spent more time on the defensive. We started the second half with a focus on not dropping back and trying to create opportunities to steal the ball together. We scored the second goal on a counter attack and had other opportunities, but after conceding a penalty, the flow changed a bit, and of course it was at the opponent's home ground, so I think it became difficult. I think we had chances to score a third goal, and we lost two points, so it was a wasteful game. However, there were scenes where new player Anderson PATRIC Aguiar Oliveira scored a goal and where Suzuki showed his strengths when he came on during the game, so we will reflect on what we need to do and move on to the next game."

Q: "You were leading by two goals and you made substitutions and changed your formation to 4-4-2. Was it to try and get a third goal or to hold on to the defense? I'd like to know what your thinking was."


"Regarding the formation, we've been using 4-4-2 since the beginning of the second half. So we didn't change it by Head Coach players. As for the substitutions, the players' energy levels had dropped a little,
My aim was to respond when the opponent came forward with power, and I was also thinking about going forward when we had the ball.

Q: "You brought on Endo when you were leading, but as you said earlier, it was to make sure we had the ball, and I don't think that Endo was at fault in the end, but what do you think about the parts that didn't go well?"

Head Coach said, "I brought on Endo because I wanted to keep possession of the ball and keep the clock ticking, and I wanted him to make a decisive pass when we pushed deep into the opponent's half. As a result, the game became a little open, and I think that our inability to hold the ball in the first half and our lack of energy in that area showed up a little in the second half."

Q: "I think that the inside half Usami's condition is not 100% yet, and that the team's functionality in terms of stealing the ball has declined slightly, but I also think that Usami still has a lot to learn from his game stamina, so is that something you are thinking about, such as where to place him?"

Head Coach: "When Usami has the ball, the key to his dangerous play is the height at which he is used. Today, we used Anderson PATRIC Aguiar Oliveira and ADEMILSON Braga Bispo Junior up front, but we also saw good passes to them and good combinations, so we are using him in the back. Of course, I think where we use Usami will change depending on the opponent, the conditions, and the opponent's system."