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After the official practice, a press conference was held at Kashima Stadium, attended by Coach Zago and Inukai from Antlers.
Coach Zago:
"Playing at home, we want to utilize our advantage, do what we need to do, and express the football we aim for. However, the most important thing is to get through the playoff, so we want to make sure we achieve that."
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Tomoya Inukai:
"We definitely want to win and advance to the group stage. And we want to erase the frustration of not winning a title last year. This is the first game of the year, so we want to win at home and get off to a good start."
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Melbourne Victory was represented by Head Coach Carlos Perez Salvachua and player Andrew Nabbout.
Head Coach Carlos Perez Salvachua:
"For us, it will be a very important match, and at the same time, an extremely tough and difficult one. However, I believe this team can definitely advance to the group stage, and we will do our best to get through."
Andrew Nabbout:
"Playing against Antlers is a big challenge for us, and at the same time, a big opportunity. We want to fight as a team to definitely win through."
Before the press conference, Melbourne Victory held an official practice at Kashima Stadium. Only the first 15 minutes were open to the media.
