After the unfortunate 2-3 defeat in the friendly match between Kobe Victory and Tottenham Hotspur, Kobe Victory head coach Takayuki Yoshida gave an interview to the media, giving a comprehensive summary and reflection on the match.
Takayuki Yoshida began by recognizing the players' efforts in the extreme weather: "The players really did their best in such hot weather. I am well aware that every player experienced different challenges and feelings during the game, and I myself deeply appreciated how intense and difficult the game was. This game was a very valuable learning opportunity for us."
He candidly pointed out the gap between his team and Tottenham: "We have to face up to the gap in physical ability and technology, which is an inescapable reality. But more importantly, we have to learn from our opponents, especially the speed in the transition between offense and defense, which is something we urgently need to improve. Through this game, we have a clearer understanding of Tottenham's tactics and have formulated our responses accordingly, which will be the cornerstone of our future progress."
Despite failing to win the game, Takayuki Yoshida still saw the highlights of his team's performance in the match: "Winning is of course the goal we are pursuing, but in this game, we also showed many successful parts. We were brave enough to try and play different players in different positions, and this change not only increased the spectacle of the game, but also provided us with more possibilities for future tactical adjustments. That's a big takeaway and motivation for us to keep going."
Finally, Takayuki Yoshida gave special thanks to the fans who attended the match: "I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the over 50,000 fans. Tottenham Hotspur, as a world-class team, attracted a huge crowd. It was really heartwarming and encouraging to see our fans supporting us in such a big crowd. We will continue to work hard to live up to every fan's expectations."
