Head Coach Poyatos: "It's the same every game, but I think we were able to win a really important game. We've had a lot of disappointing experiences, but I think the players played great football in the first half today. However, that one error gave us a shot, and that's where we were defeated in the first half. But in the second half, the players kept their heads up, believed in the plan, and continued to play. Of course, Sapporo was a difficult opponent, and we had to get all our defense back and do our best to hold on, so it was a difficult game, but they did it in the end. I'm really happy, and the team's journey up to this point has been a good one, with a good flow, and the players created a good atmosphere, creating a form that didn't collapse or waver. I think the players did a really good job, and I want to praise them, and I'm very happy."

Q: "It was probably a plan, but you changed five starters from the previous match, including Usami and WELTON. What was your aim in doing so and what do you think of their performance?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "Yes, it was two days after the Cerezo match. It was a tough match, but more than just tough, I think it was tough and difficult in terms of mental and psychological aspects. That's why we made some substitutions. I thought today's match would be a long one, one in which we would have to be patient, and Sapporo fought well defensively and was quick to switch, so I thought it would be a really difficult match. But I personally thought that the team would be able to inflict damage at the end, and I think the fresh players who came in as substitutes made a real difference."