2018 Emperor's Cup

Football tournament season
2018 Emperor's Cup
2018 Emperor's Cup Final at Saitama Stadium 2002
Tournament details
Country Japan
Dates26 May – 9 December
Teams88
Final positions
ChampionsUrawa Red Diamonds (7th title)
Runner-upVegalta Sendai
AFC Champions LeagueUrawa Red Diamonds
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The 98th Emperor's Cup (天皇杯 JFA 第98回全日本サッカー選手権大会) was the 2018 edition of the annual Japanese national football cup tournament, which began on 26 May 2018 and ended with the final on 9 December 2018 at the Saitama Stadium 2002.[1] The final was held earlier than the usual date of 1 January due to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

The draw for the first four rounds was held on 29 March 2018.[2]

As a result of its win, Urawa Red Diamonds automatically qualified to the group stage of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

Calendar

Round Date Matches Clubs New entries this round
First Round 26–27 May 24 47+1 → 24
  • 47 prefectural cup winners
  • 1 Amateur Best Team
Second Round 6 June 32 24+40 → 32
  • 18 J1 clubs
  • 22 J2 clubs
Third Round 11 July, 22 August 16 32 → 16
Fourth Round 22 August, 26 September 8 16 → 8
Quarter-finals 24 October, 21 November 4 8 → 4
Semi-finals 5 December 2 4 → 2
Final 9 December 1 2 → 1

Participating clubs

88 clubs competed in the tournament. Clubs playing in the 2018 J1 League and 2018 J2 League received a bye to the second round of the tournament. The remaining teams entered in the first round.

2018 J1 League
all clubs 		2018 J2 League
all clubs 		Amateur Best Team 47 prefectural tournament winners

Results

First round

The first round matches were held on 26 and 27 May 2018.

Iwaki FC v Sony Sendai FC
26 May 2018 Iwaki FC1–2 Sony Sendai FC Iwaki Greenfield Stadium, Iwaki
13:00 Report Attendance: 2,298
Tadotsu FC v Tokai University Kumamoto
26 May 2018 Tadotsu FC 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)		Tokai University KumamotoKagawa Sports Park Soccer/Rugby Field, Takamatsu
13:00 Report Attendance: 233
Arterivo Wakayama v Honda FC
26 May 2018 Arterivo Wakayama2–3 (a.e.t.) Honda FC Kimiidera Athletic Stadium, Wakayama
13:00 Report Attendance: 670
Saurcos Fukui v Chukyo University
26 May 2018 Saurcos Fukui2–3 (a.e.t.) Chukyo University Technoport Fukui Stadium, Sakai
13:00 Report Attendance: 516
FC Osaka v Tokuyama University
26 May 2018 FC Osaka 3–0Tokuyama UniversityKincho Stadium, Osaka
14:00 Report Attendance: 369
FC Ryukyu v FC Imabari
26 May 2018 FC Ryukyu1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–6 p)		 FC Imabari Okinawa City Stadium, Okinawa
19:00 Report Attendance: 1,064
Hokkaido University of Education v Nirasaki Astros
27 May 2018 Hokkaido University of Education 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		Nirasaki AstrosSapporo Atsubetsu Stadium, Sapporo
13:00 Report Attendance: 216
SRC Hiroshima v Matsue City FC
27 May 2018 SRC Hiroshima0–4 Matsue City FC Fukuyama Stadium, Fukuyama
13:00 Report Attendance: 454
Blaublitz Akita v Vonds Ichihara
27 May 2018 Blaublitz Akita0–1 Vonds Ichihara Akita Yabase Athletic Field, Akita
13:00 Report Attendance: 506
Gainare Tottori v Verspah Oita
27 May 2018 Gainare Tottori 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)		Verspah OitaTottori Bank Bird Stadium, Tottori
13:00 Report Attendance: 783
Suzuka Unlimited FC v Kwansei Gakuin University
27 May 2018 Suzuka Unlimited FC0–1 Kwansei Gakuin University Ueno Sports Park Stadium, Iga
13:00 Report Attendance: 715
Kataller Toyama v Ococias Kyoto AC
27 May 2018 Kataller Toyama 1–0Ococias Kyoto ACTakaoka Sports Core, Takaoka
13:00 Report Attendance: 1,129
Saga Lixil v Tegevajaro Miyazaki
27 May 2018 Saga Lixil0–3 Tegevajaro Miyazaki Saga Stadium, Saga
13:00 Report Attendance: 364
NK Kani v MIO Biwako Shiga
27 May 2018 NK Kani0–3 MIO Biwako Shiga Gifu Memorial Center, Gifu
13:00 Report Attendance: 631

Second round

The second round matches were held on 6 June 2018.

Mito HollyHock v Ehime FC
6 June 2018 Mito HollyHock 2–0Ehime FCK's denki Stadium Mito, Mito
19:00 Report Attendance: 898
Sagan Tosu v Tadotsu FC
6 June 2018 Sagan Tosu 7–0Tadotsu FCBest Amenity Stadium, Tosu
19:00 Report Attendance: 2,314
Tokushima Vortis v Tochigi SC
6 June 2018 Tokushima Vortis 1–0Tochigi SCPocarisweat Stadium, Naruto
19:00 Report Attendance: 1,309
Vissel Kobe v Fukuoka University
6 June 2018 Vissel Kobe 3–0Fukuoka UniversityNoevir Stadium Kobe, Kobe
19:00 Report Attendance: 2,202
Referee: Jumpei Iida
JEF United Chiba v ReinMeer Aomori
6 June 2018 JEF United Chiba 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		ReinMeer AomoriFukuda Denshi Arena, Chiba
19:00 Report Attendance: 2,064
Montedio Yamagata v FC Gifu
6 June 2018 Montedio Yamagata 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)		FC GifuND Soft Stadium Yamagata, Tendō
19:00 Report Attendance: 1,863
FC Tokyo v Ryutsu Keizai Dragons
6 June 2018 FC Tokyo 4–2Ryutsu Keizai DragonsAjinomoto Stadium, Chōfu
19:00 Report Attendance: 3,617
Albirex Niigata v Kochi United SC
6 June 2018 Albirex Niigata 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(5–3 p)		Kochi United SCDenka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
19:00 Report Attendance: 2,241
Yokohama FC v Kamatamare Sanuki
6 June 2018 Yokohama FC 2–0Kamatamare SanukiPikara Stadium, Marugame
19:00 Report Attendance: 871
Omiya Ardija v Nagano Parceiro
6 June 2018 Omiya Ardija 1–0Nagano ParceiroNACK5 Stadium Omiya, Saitama
19:00 Report Attendance: 1,937
Kashima Antlers v Honda FC
6 June 2018 Kashima Antlers 6–1Honda FCKashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima
19:00 Report Attendance: 3,172
Referee: Yudai Yamamoto
Fagiano Okayama v Machida Zelvia
6 June 2018 Fagiano Okayama0–1 (a.e.t.) Machida Zelvia City Light Stadium, Okayama
19:00 Report Attendance: 1,986
Nagoya Grampus v Nara Club
6 June 2018
28 June 2018[Note 1] 		Nagoya Grampus 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(7–6 p)		Nara ClubPaloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya
Report
Urawa Red Diamonds v YSCC Yokohama
6 June 2018 Urawa Red Diamonds 3–0YSCC YokohamaUrawa Komaba Stadium, Saitama
19:00 Own-goal 34'
Koroki 45+2' (pen.)
Yamada 90'		 Report Attendance: 4,276
Referee: N. Murakami
Matsumoto Yamaga v Roasso Kumamoto
6 June 2018 Matsumoto Yamaga 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		Roasso KumamotoMatsumotodaira Park Stadium, Matsumoto
19:00 Report Attendance: 4,243
Tokyo Verdy v Kataller Toyama
6 June 2018 Tokyo Verdy 3–2Kataller ToyamaAjinomoto Field Nishigaoka, Tokyo
19:00 Report Attendance: 790
Cerezo Osaka v Tegevajaro Miyazaki
6 June 2018 Cerezo Osaka 1–0Tegevajaro MiyazakiKincho Stadium, Osaka
19:00 Report Attendance: 2,565
Shimizu S-Pulse v FC Imabari
6 June 2018 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0FC ImabariIAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka
19:00 Report Attendance: 2,189
Júbilo Iwata v Chukyo University
6 June 2018 Júbilo Iwata 3–2 (a.e.t.)Chukyo UniversityYamaha Stadium, Iwata
19:00 Report Attendance: 2,230
Notes
  • ^
    1: In this match, the original penalty shoot-out ended 4 – 5 as a win for Nara Club; however, on 11 June the JFA ruled that due to a mis-application of rules during the fourth shot taken by Nara Club, the penalty shoot-out would be replayed from the beginning.[3] The replayed penalty shoot-out was held on 28 June 2018.

    • Third round

    The third round matches were held on 11 July and 22 August 2018.

    Kashima Antlers v Machida Zelvia
    11 July 2018 Kashima Antlers 5–1Machida ZelviaMachida Stadium, Machida
    18:30 Report Attendance: 5,589
    Kawasaki Frontale v Mito HollyHock
    11 July 2018 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 (a.e.t.)
    (4–2 p)    		Mito HollyHockK's denki Stadium Mito, Mito
    19:00 Report Attendance: 3,058
    Referee: Jumpei Iida
    Shonan Bellmare v V-Varen Nagasaki
    11 July 2018 Shonan Bellmare 1–1 (a.e.t.)
    (4–3 p)    		V-Varen NagasakiShonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka, Hiratsuka
    19:00 Report Attendance: 2,080
    Referee: Yudai Yamamoto
    Sagan Tosu v Tokushima Vortis
    11 July 2018 Sagan Tosu 3–1Tokushima VortisPocarisweat Stadium, Naruto
    19:00 Report Attendance: 1,559
    Vissel Kobe v JEF United Chiba
    11 July 2018 Vissel Kobe 6–1JEF United ChibaFukuda Denshi Arena, Chiba
    19:00 Report Attendance: 3,540
    Referee: Masaaki Toma
    FC Tokyo v Albirex Niigata
    11 July 2018 FC Tokyo 3–1Albirex NiigataDenka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
    19:00 Report Attendance: 2,315
    Vegalta Sendai v Omiya Ardija
    11 July 2018 Vegalta Sendai 1–0Omiya ArdijaNACK5 Stadium Omiya, Saitama
    19:00 Report Attendance: 3,752
    Urawa Red Diamonds v Matsumoto Yamaga
    11 July 2018 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1Matsumoto YamagaMatsumotodaira Park Stadium, Matsumoto
    19:00 Maurício 42', 85' Report Nagai 10' Attendance: 12,077
    Referee: T. Kakinuma
    Notes
  • ^
    2: Postponed to 22 August due to the 2018 Japan floods.[4]


    • Fourth round

    The fourth round matches were held on 22 August and 26 September 2018.

    Kawasaki Frontale v Shonan Bellmare
    22 August 2018 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1Shonan BellmareKawasaki Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki
    19:00
    		Report
    		Attendance: 8,553
    Referee: Yoshiro Imamura
    Sagan Tosu v Vissel Kobe
    22 August 2018 Sagan Tosu 3–0Vissel KobeBest Amenity Stadium, Tosu
    19:00
    		Report Attendance: 17,361
    Referee: Koichiro Fukushima
    Montedio Yamagata v FC Tokyo
    22 August 2018 Montedio Yamagata 1–1 (a.e.t.)
    (7–6 p)    		FC TokyoND Soft Stadium Yamagata, Tendō
    19:00
    		Report
    • Oliveira 7' (pen.)
    		 Attendance: 3,515
    Referee: Yukie Kobaya
    Penalties
    Alves soccer ball with check mark
    Lopes soccer ball with check mark
    Kobayashi soccer ball with check mark
    Yamada soccer ball with check mark
    Nakamura soccer ball with check mark
    Kumamoto soccer ball with check mark
    Anzai soccer ball with check mark    		 soccer ball with check mark Morishige
    soccer ball with check mark Jang Hyun-soo
    soccer ball with check mark Higashi
    soccer ball with check mark Nagai
    soccer ball with check mark Yonemoto
    soccer ball with check mark Muroya
    soccer ball with red X Togashi
    Urawa Red Diamonds v Tokyo Verdy
    22 August 2018 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0Tokyo VerdyKumagaya Athletic Stadium, Kumagaya
    19:00 Report Attendance: 6,458
    Referee: Akihiko Ikeuchi
    Cerezo Osaka v Ventforet Kofu
    22 August 2018 Cerezo Osaka0–1 (a.e.t.) Ventforet Kofu Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium, Kōfu
    19:00 Report
    		Attendance: 2,957
    Referee: Yuichi Nishimura
    Kashima Antlers v Sanfrecce Hiroshima
    26 September 2018 Kashima Antlers 2–0 (a.e.t.)Sanfrecce HiroshimaKashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima
    19:00 Silva 96'
    Misao 117'    		 Report Attendance: 3,832
    Referee: Toru Kakinuma
    Júbilo Iwata v Consadole Sapporo
    26 September 2018 Júbilo Iwata 4–2Consadole SapporoYamaha Stadium, Iwata
    19:00
    		Report
    		Attendance: 2,855
    Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura

    Quarter finals

    The quarter-finals were held on 24 October 2018 and 21 November 2018.

    Urawa Red Diamonds v Sagan Tosu
    24 October 2018 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–0Sagan TosuKumagaya Athletic Stadium, Kumagaya
    19:03
    		Report Attendance: 7,867
    Referee: Nobutsugu Murakami
    Júbilo Iwata v Vegalta Sendai
    24 October 2018 Júbilo Iwata1–1 (a.e.t.)
    (3–4 p)    		 Vegalta Sendai Yamaha Stadium, Iwata
    19:03
    • Ogawa 9'
    		 Report
    		Attendance: 4,068
    Referee: Takuto Okabe
    Penalties
    Ogawa soccer ball with check mark
    Araki soccer ball with check mark
    Oi soccer ball with red X
    Uehara soccer ball with check mark
    Miyazaki soccer ball with red X    		 soccer ball with check mark Nagato
    soccer ball with check mark Notsuda
    soccer ball with check mark Ishihara
    soccer ball with check mark Germain
    soccer ball with red X Havenaar
    Kawasaki Frontale v Montedio Yamagata
    24 October 2018 Kawasaki Frontale2–3 Montedio Yamagata ND Soft Stadium Yamagata, Tendō
    19:03
    		Report
    		Attendance: 5,356
    Referee: Yusuke Araki
    Kashima Antlers v Ventforet Kofu
    21 November 2018 Kashima Antlers 1–0Ventforet KofuYamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium, Kōfu
    19:03
    		Report Attendance: 6,243
    Referee: Yuichi Nishimura

    Semi finals

    The semi-finals were originally scheduled to be held on 16 December 2018. However, the semi-finals were rescheduled after Kashima Antlers won the 2018 AFC Champions League, which would have created a scheduling conflict with Kashima's participation in the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup.[5]

    Urawa Red Diamonds v Kashima Antlers
    5 December 2018 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0Kashima AntlersKashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima
    19:04 Report Attendance: 13,949
    Referee: Koichiro Fukushima
    Vegalta Sendai v Montedio Yamagata
    5 December 2018 Vegalta Sendai 3–2Montedio YamagataYurtec Stadium Sendai, Sendai
    19:04
    		Report
    		Attendance: 16,604
    Referee: Masaaki Toma

    Final

    The final was originally scheduled to be held on 24 December 2018. However, the semi-finals were rescheduled after Kashima Antlers won the 2018 AFC Champions League, which could have created a scheduling conflict with the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup.[5]

    Urawa Red Diamonds v Vegalta Sendai
    9 December 2018 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0Vegalta SendaiSaitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
    18:04
    		Report Attendance: 50,978
    Referee: Yudai Yamamoto

    References

    1. ^ "天皇杯 JFA 第98回全日本サッカー選手権大会 マッチスケジュールおよび決勝会場について" (in Japanese). Japan Football Association. 19 December 2017.
    2. ^ "天皇杯 JFA 第98回全日本サッカー選手権大会 組合せ決定" (in Japanese). Japan Football Association. 29 March 2018.
    3. ^ "【お詫び】天皇杯 JFA 第98回全日本サッカー選手権大会において競技規則適用ミスがあり、PK方式のやり直しを決定". Japan Football Association. 11 June 2018.
    4. ^ "第98回天皇杯 3回戦 サンフレッチェ広島 vs 名古屋グランパス 試合開催延期のお知らせ". Japan Football Association. 9 July 2018.
    5. ^ a b "第98回天皇杯 準決勝・決勝 開催日変更の可能性について". Japan Football Association. 24 October 2018.

    External links

    • Japan Football Association page on the Emperor's Cup (Japanese)
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