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Manager Maciej Skorza press conference after match against Sapporo
Meiji Yasuda Mutual Life J1 League Section 8 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo match Comment after the game
“For us, it was a very good result. I am very happy that we were able to deliver four goals to the fans and supporters at this stadium.
As always with Sapporo, it was not an easy match. I think I was lucky to have one less player than my opponent. During that period, we were able to keep possession of the ball for a longer period of time, and at the moment of the transition, I think Sapporo became less dangerous. However, even with 10 players, I think Sapporo had a very solid defense. We tried to create space by moving players in the opposing defense line, but we weren't able to improve our play speed.
After that, I made the front two tops. Among them, (Alexander) Scholz made a very good decision and ran up front and scored. After that, it was like a roller coaster, and just when I thought I scored the second goal, it was ruled out by VAR and (Jose) Kante was sent off.
Compared to other matches, I think we were more decisive today. Our finishing went well, and the fact that we were able to score from a set-play was also a big factor. The players did a great job, and I think they were at the top level mentally. From now on, I will prepare while thinking about Wednesday's match against Shonan Bellmare (YBC Levain Cup)."
[Question-and-answer session]
(Did you have an idea for a center back attack as a plan to break down Sapporo's defense?)
“It’s not what we practiced this week. He did it."
(While Hiroki Sakai Sakai is injured, what kind of decision did you make to appoint Takahiro Akimoto as right back?)
“We had a choice between Aki (Takahiro Akimoto) and Kazuaki Mawatari. The build-up game plan for this match was that it would be better to have a left-handed player, so today Akimoto has entered the starting line-up."
(I often see right-handed left-backs, but I think left-handed right-backs are rare. Have you ever used them like that before?)
"I've used shapes like this in the past."
[Urawa Reds Official Media (URD:OM)]
“For us, it was a very good result. I am very happy that we were able to deliver four goals to the fans and supporters at this stadium.
As always with Sapporo, it was not an easy match. I think I was lucky to have one less player than my opponent. During that period, we were able to keep possession of the ball for a longer period of time, and at the moment of the transition, I think Sapporo became less dangerous. However, even with 10 players, I think Sapporo had a very solid defense. We tried to create space by moving players in the opposing defense line, but we weren't able to improve our play speed.
After that, I made the front two tops. Among them, (Alexander) Scholz made a very good decision and ran up front and scored. After that, it was like a roller coaster, and just when I thought I scored the second goal, it was ruled out by VAR and (Jose) Kante was sent off.
Compared to other matches, I think we were more decisive today. Our finishing went well, and the fact that we were able to score from a set-play was also a big factor. The players did a great job, and I think they were at the top level mentally. From now on, I will prepare while thinking about Wednesday's match against Shonan Bellmare (YBC Levain Cup)."
[Question-and-answer session]
(Did you have an idea for a center back attack as a plan to break down Sapporo's defense?)
“It’s not what we practiced this week. He did it."
(While Hiroki Sakai Sakai is injured, what kind of decision did you make to appoint Takahiro Akimoto as right back?)
“We had a choice between Aki (Takahiro Akimoto) and Kazuaki Mawatari. The build-up game plan for this match was that it would be better to have a left-handed player, so today Akimoto has entered the starting line-up."
(I often see right-handed left-backs, but I think left-handed right-backs are rare. Have you ever used them like that before?)
"I've used shapes like this in the past."
[Urawa Reds Official Media (URD:OM)]
