Tournament details | |
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Country | Japan |
Teams | 88 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Gamba Osaka (3rd title) |
Runner-up | Nagoya Grampus |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 87 |
Top goal scorer(s) | Lucas (8 goals) |
The 89th Emperor's Cup began on September 19, 2009 and ended on January 1, 2010 with the final at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Gamba Osaka won the title for the second consecutive season. Since Gamba already confirmed 2010 AFC Champions League berth, the last spot of ACL for J.League club is awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, which finished as 4th place of 2009 J.League Division 1.