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) |
| Runner-up | Kawasaki Frontale] |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 51 |
| 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]
1st 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
2nd 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.