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2024.5.15(Wed) 19:00 KICK OFF

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Player's comments after the match
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Head Coach comments after the match
Head Coach Poyatos: "I think the game was evenly matched throughout, and I think the draw is a fair result. We were able to control the game well, but in the first half, I wish we had made more moves to break through their final line. At the start of the second half, the opponents were in control, but we fought patiently and were able to gain momentum, but in the end, we weren't able to break through their final line, so I think the game ended with us being able to play in a fair way. As I said before, I think the result was fair.
Q: "A little while after the second half, Kishimoto was injured and Yamashita was brought on at short notice. He and Handa made some good combination plays on the right wing, but what kind of instructions did you give to him when he was sent on?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "The idea was to have Yamashita take the width while breaking down Hakamada's defense, and to use a combination with Riku HANDA to break down the defense. In the end, Hakamada was substituted, but that was the aim, and in fact, I think Shu KURATA took a shot inside the penalty area once, and that was the aim."
Q: "I think this can be said about both teams today, but I felt that both teams lacked power or a little bit of intensity in this scoreless draw. I think this is due to the consecutive games, but what are your thoughts on this, Head Coach Poyatos?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "Yes, as you said earlier, I think the biggest factor is the consecutive games, and we have some injured players, so it may be difficult to arrange a rotation. Also, today's opponent, Verdy, is a team that runs a lot, and they work hard as a team, and they work hard with their youth, so I think that may have also had an impact. I think we just need to recover well and prepare well for the next game, and since consecutive games mean that all teams are playing under the same conditions, I don't think there are any excuses for that."
Q: This season you have not scored many goals, scoring 11 and conceding 10, but your solid defense stands out in the 10 goals you conceded. I think you have been able to control the game and progress in the game, but how do you view the current situation of the team, and how do you intend to improve your offensive capabilities in the future?
Head Coach Poyatos: "Firstly, in response to the first question, I am satisfied with the 11 goals and 10 conceded. What I am satisfied with is not so much the numbers, but the team's attitude and behavior, and I think one big factor is that the new players are bringing a lot of energy to the team. As for the second point about improving our offense, we have started to work on improving our offense in regular training, and with several injured players returning, I think that will help us accelerate our offense even further. We would like to continue training to decide how to attack."