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Shimizu S-Pulse7-3-91
Tokushima Vortis2-3-140Nihondaira Stadium
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Ventforet Kofu4-8-70
Vegalta Sendai5-7-70Kose Sports Stadium
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Cerezo Osaka4-7-80
FC Tokyo8-5-60Yodoko Sakura Stadium
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Kawasaki Frontale11-3-52
Urawa Red Diamonds11-4-41Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
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Nagoya Grampus5-4-102
Kashima Antlers10-3-63Toyota Stadium
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Omiya Ardija3-7-90
Gamba Osaka9-3-72Omiya Park Soccer Stadium
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima7-6-50
Sagan Tosu12-1-50Big Arch
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Vissel Kobe7-8-41
Albirex Niigata6-7-60Kobe Wing Stadium
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Yokohama F. Marinos6-6-72
Kashiwa Reysol7-7-52Nissan Stadium, Nashville
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