2000 J.League Cup
| J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Japan |
| Dates | 12 April and 4 November 2000 |
| Teams | 27 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kashima Antlers (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Kawasaki Frontale |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 51 |
| Awards | |
| MVP Award | Koji Nakata |
Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the 2000 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 2000 season.
Overview
[edit]It was contested by 27 teams, and Kashima Antlers won the cup. There were 22 teams played the first round, with 5 teams getting byes to the second round.
Results
[edit]First round
[edit]- Montedio Yamagata 0–3; 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Omiya Ardija 0–4; 0–2 Vissel Kobe
- Kawasaki Frontale 3–0; 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds
- Shonan Bellmare 2–3; 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka
- Ventforet Kofu 0–2; 1–5 Yokohama F. Marinos
- Albirex Niigata 0–1; 1–3 Kyoto Purple Sanga
- Cerezo Osaka 2–0; 1–0 Vegalta Sendai
- Sagan Tosu 0–1; 1–2 Verdy Kawasaki
- Oita Trinita 2–2; 1–3 JEF United Ichihara
- Gamba Osaka 2–1; 1–0 Consadole Sapporo
- Shimizu S-Pulse 4–1; 3–1 Mito HollyHock
Second round
[edit]- Yokohama F. Marinos 4–1; 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Kawasaki Frontale 1–0; 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol
- Verdy Kawasaki 1–0; 1–0 Cerezo Osaka
- Kyoto Purple Sanga 1–1; 0–1 FC Tokyo
- Gamba Osaka 0–1; 2–1 Jubilo Iwata
- Avispa Fukuoka 1–1; 2–3 Kashima Antlers
- JEF United Ichihara 1–1; 1–2 Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Vissel Kobe 2–0; 0–4 Shimizu S-Pulse
Quarterfinals
[edit]- Verdy Kawasaki 0–0; 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale
- Jubilo Iwata 1–1; 1–2 Kyoto Purple Sanga
- Yokohama F. Marinos 1–2; 1–1 Kashima Antlers
- Shimizu S-Pulse 4–6; 0–0 Nagoya Grampus Eight
Semifinals
[edit]- Kyoto Purple Sanga 0–2; 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale
- Nagoya Grampus Eight 1–3; 2–3 Kashima Antlers
Final
[edit]Kashima Antlers won the cup.
