Head Coach Poyatos: "In the first half, Cerezo pressed harder and played well. We were a little too hasty. In the second half, we were trying to get the rhythm and create the flow, so we conceded a goal, which is very frustrating. We were able to play well from there, but WELTON's shot was a shame."

Q: "Some say that the first half was a good one, with Ichimori's great saves preventing the opponent from scoring, but we ended up with zero shots. What was the most important thing that Head Coach Poyatos emphasized at halftime?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "First of all, I told the players to stay calm. In the first half, I think they were more likely to attack on the same side. With Freeman in the midfield, the opponents pressed hard, but I wanted them to find the space and move firmly to the opposite side. I think they pushed forward in the second half."

Q: "I think you were planning on how to break down Cerezo, but they were pushing forward so much that I don't think there were many games where Gamba couldn't get through their press. Was the first half something you didn't expect?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "I think there are really pros and cons to this. I think the other team was watching us closely, but I think the players showed their attitude in the second half."

Q: Regarding the fact that they lost the Osaka Derby after not winning in the last nine games, what did Head Coach Poyatos say to the players after the game?
Head Coach Poyatos said, "I told the players that all the responsibility is on me. We are currently unwinning, but we are in 4th or 5th place in the league, and we have the semi-finals of the EMPEROR'S CUP coming up. I emphasized to the players that we just need to look forward and keep fighting."