The semi-finals of the 100th Emperor’s Cup were held in various venues on the 27th, with the fastest V Kawasaki Frontale in J1 defeating J3 champion Blau Blitz Akita 2-0 to advance to the final for the first time in four. years. J-League Best Eleven MF Sansho and MF Tanaka scored goals. MF Nakamura, who will retire only this season, also participated in the final stage and said goodbye to the equally powerful pitch. G Osaka, who was second in J1, defeated J2 champion Tokushima 2-0 to advance to the final of matchday one (Tokyo National Stadium). Kawasaki will win for the first time and G Osaka will win for the first time in five tournaments for the sixth time.

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The confrontation between Kawasaki F and Akita, one of the best spears and shields in the J-League, has raised the champion of the J1. Akita struggled to secure the defense in front of goal and aim for the rush, but in the 39th minute of the first half, Mitsusa scored directly on the FK, and in the 38th minute of the second half, Tanaka scored directly and won 2-0.

He grabbed the ball from start to finish and pushed it towards the enemy team, allowing only one shot in 90 minutes. Director Oniki said: “I think it was difficult for the opponents in different categories, but they continued to play their own football without getting impatient. There was not so much pinch, and they all won the difficult game with all their might.” ..

For Nakamura who is retiring, the last game with power at home. When I stood on the field in minute 41 of the second half, there was the first applause of the day. The Emperor’s Cup is the only national title that the club does not have. “The Emperor’s Cup is everyone’s cherished wish. If we can play our way, I think victory will come,” he said, moving on to the last race of his career.