Urawa wins Saitama derby; Yokohama F. Marinos among teams reaching Emperor's Cup last 16
In short
The third round of the Emperor's Cup was played on October 7. Urawa Reds beat RB Omiya Ardija 3-2 in the Saitama derby, their first official meeting in nine years, while Yokohama F Marinos came from behind to beat Kyoto Sangyo University 2-1. Yokohama FC also advanced by beating Avispa Fukuoka 1-0, and other J1 clubs moved into the round of 16.
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The third round of the 106th Emperor's Cup was held on October 7, with 10 matches at NACK5 Stadium Omiya in Saitama and other venues, according to Mynavi News and Nikkei. In the day's headline match, J1 side Urawa Reds beat J2 RB Omiya Ardija 3-2 in the Saitama derby. Mynavi News and Jiji Press said it was the teams' first official meeting in nine years. [ 1 , 2 , 5 ]
Urawa took a 2-0 lead through goals from Sasa and Hidano, Mynavi News reported. Omiya's Kobayashi scored immediately after the second goal, and Onaiwu made it 3-1 in the 79th minute before Izumi pulled one back for Omiya, leaving the final score 3-2. Jiji Press reported that 20-year-old Sasa scored Urawa's first goal in the second half, his first professional goal, and quoted him as saying a header from a corner was “a weapon” and that he “was able to direct it into the course.” Jiji Press also said tickets were sold out in advance at NACK5 Stadium Omiya, which was filled with the two teams' supporters. [ 1 , 2 ]
Mynavi News reported that Yokohama F Marinos came from a goal down at half-time to beat Kyoto Sangyo University 2-1. After an opposing player was sent off, Jordy Croux equalised in the 61st minute and Amano scored seven minutes later. In other matches, Hiroshima beat Iwaki 4-0, Cerezo Osaka beat Kagoshima United 2-0, Kawasaki Frontale beat Tegevajaro Miyazaki 2-0, and FC Tokyo beat Shonan Bellmare 4-0. Fagiano Okayama beat JEF United Chiba 1-0, Shimizu beat V-Varen Nagasaki 2-1, Tokyo Verdy beat Gainare Tottori on penalties after a 0-0 draw, and Yokohama FC beat Avispa Fukuoka 1-0. [ 1 ]
Nikkei reported that Yokohama FC beat J1 Fukuoka 1-0 and that other J1 clubs Kawasaki, Hiroshima, Okayama, Cerezo, FC Tokyo, Shimizu and Tokyo Verdy reached the best 16 along with Urawa and Yokohama F Marinos. Mynavi News said the round of 16 will be held on December 9, with the draw scheduled for October 15. Jiji Press and Nishi-Nippon Shimbun published brief summaries noting that Urawa and Yokohama F Marinos were among the teams advancing. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Why it matters
The results set the field for the round of 16 of Japan's main domestic cup competition and produced a rare Saitama derby between Urawa and Omiya. The documents indicate the tournament remains a route for J1 and lower-division clubs to meet, with the next draw determining the last-16 pairings.
Key facts
- The Emperor's Cup third round was held on October 7, with 10 matches at NACK5 Stadium Omiya in Saitama and other venues. [ 1 , 5 ]
- Urawa Reds beat RB Omiya Ardija 3-2 in the Saitama derby, their first official meeting in nine years. [ 1 , 2 , 5 ]
- Sasa scored Urawa's first goal in the second half, his first professional goal, according to Jiji Press. [ 2 ]
- Yokohama F Marinos came from behind to beat Kyoto Sangyo University 2-1. [ 1 , 5 ]
- Yokohama FC beat Avispa Fukuoka 1-0. [ 1 , 5 ]
- Hiroshima, Cerezo Osaka, Kawasaki Frontale, FC Tokyo, Fagiano Okayama, Shimizu and Tokyo Verdy also advanced. [ 1 , 5 ]
- Mynavi News reported the round of 16 will be December 9 and the draw October 15. [ 1 ]
- Jiji Press reported tickets for the Saitama derby at NACK5 Stadium Omiya sold out in advance. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- The Emperor's Cup third round was played on October 7. [ 1 , 5 ]
- Urawa Reds beat RB Omiya Ardija 3-2 in the Saitama derby. [ 1 , 2 , 5 ]
- The Urawa-Omiya match was their first official meeting in nine years. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Yokohama F Marinos beat Kyoto Sangyo University 2-1, and Yokohama FC beat Avispa Fukuoka 1-0. [ 1 , 5 ]
- Urawa and Yokohama F Marinos advanced to the round of 16. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Other J1 clubs including Kawasaki, Hiroshima, Okayama, Cerezo Osaka, FC Tokyo, Shimizu and Tokyo Verdy also advanced. [ 1 , 5 ]
Still unclear
- The schedule for the round of 16, with the draw on October 15 and matches on December 9, is reported only by Mynavi News. Only one document states these dates.
- Jiji Press reported that tickets sold out in advance at NACK5 Stadium Omiya. No other document mentions ticket sales or attendance.
- Some matches were held at venues other than NACK5 Stadium Omiya, but the documents do not list those venues. The source reports say “and other venues” without details.
- Jiji Press identifies Urawa's first scorer only as 20-year-old Sasa, while Mynavi News gives the full Japanese name 笹修大. The documents do not provide a single English transliteration.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Mynavi News publishes a detailed report on the third round, including Urawa's 3-2 win over Omiya and the round-of-16 schedule. [ 1 ]
- Jiji Press reports Urawa won the Saitama derby, with a quote from Sasa and the sellout at NACK5 Stadium Omiya. [ 2 ]
- Nishi-Nippon Shimbun publishes a summary that Urawa and Yokohama F Marinos were among teams advancing. [ 3 ]
- Jiji Press publishes another summary on Urawa, Yokohama Marinos and others reaching the fourth round. [ 4 ]
- Nikkei reports Urawa, Yokohama F Marinos and others advanced, listing the J1 clubs in the best 16. [ 5 ]