| 2019年天皇杯決勝 (in Japanese) | |||||||
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 The match took place at Japan National Stadium | |||||||
| Event | 2019 Emperor's Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 1 January 2020 | ||||||
| Venue | Japan National Stadium, Tokyo | ||||||
| Referee | Ryuji Sato | ||||||
| Attendance | 57,597 | ||||||
| Weather | Sunny, 10 °C (50 °F) | ||||||
The 2019 Emperor's Cup Final was an association football match between Vissel Kobe and Kashima Antlers on 1 January 2020 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo. It was the inaugural sporting event in the stadium, newly opened for the 2020 Olympic Games.[1] It was the 99th edition Emperor's Cup, organised by the Japan Football Association (JFA). Vissel Kobe were playing in their first ever Emperor's Cup final. Kashima Antlers were playing their first Emperor's Cup final since they lifted the trophy in 2016, when they won 2–1 against Kawasaki Frontale after extra time.[2]
Ryuji Sato was the referee for the match, which was played in front of 57,597 spectators. Vissel Kobe dominated the first-half of play and broke the deadlock after 18 minutes following an own-goal by Tomoya Inukai, then doubled their lead 20 minutes later after the ball ricocheted off striker Noriaki Fujimoto into the net. The match ended 2–0 to Vissel Kobe, who won their first ever trophy in their first final appearance in the competition.[3]
As winners, Vissel Kobe automatically qualified for the group stage of the 2020 AFC Champions League.
- ^ Bernardi, Kevin (21 December 2019). "Tokyo 2020 : Inauguration officielle du Stade Olympique". Sport & Société - Kévin Bernardi (in French). Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Kashima Antlers vs. Kawasaki Frontale - 1 January 2017 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Vissel Kobe vs. Kashima Antlers - 1 January 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 10 April 2022.