On July 7, 2024, Qingdao West Coast lost 1-3 to Qingdao Hainiu in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League. After the match, West Coast head coach Hisashi Kurosaki exuded deep apologies and was outspoken about the team's current situation at the press conference.
Hisashi Kurosaki confessed, "First of all, I sincerely apologize to the fans, we are doubly sorry for today's loss. This game is certainly a memorable moment for Qingdao soccer. We were full of confidence before the game, but unfortunately, neither the technique nor the tactical deployment could be translated into an advantage in the game, and the players failed to turn the game around despite their best efforts.
I would also like to thank every fan who came to support us and apologize to them. Next, we have to give our best to win the next game because we have no way back but to win."
