The J-League Cup, which was one of the three major soccer titles in Japan and was postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, was held at the national stadium on the 4th, and FC Tokyo beat Kashiwa Reysol 2-1. I won the championship for the first time in the tournament for the third time.
The J-League Cup is one of the national soccer tournaments, and the final was originally scheduled to be held on November 7, last year, but it was postponed after an outbreak of the new coronavirus was confirmed at Kashiwa Reysol.
The postponed final was held at the National Stadium on the 4th, and FC Tokyo and Reysol, both aiming for the third victory, played against each other.
In the 16th minute of the first half of FC Tokyo, Leandro dribbled from the left side and cut into the center of the penalty area, then brought it into the shot and scored the first goal.
Just before the end of the first half, Reysol's Yusuke Segawa pushed in a spilled ball from a corner kick and was overtaken, but Adailton, who participated in the middle, scored a winning goal in the 29th minute of the second half and took the lead again.
FC Tokyo defended this lead and defeated Reysol 2-1 to win their third victory in 11 tournaments.
FC Tokyo Captain Higashi "I had a special feeling"
FC Tokyo captain Keigo Higashi said, "I'm really happy. Last year, I had a special feeling with pain and regret. I'm glad I was able to win the title thanks to everyone. To make FC Tokyo stronger in the future. I want to do my best, "he said with tears.
Best player Leandro "Victory decided by fighting together"
FC Tokyo's Leandro, who scored the first goal and was selected as the best player, recalled, "I collected the ball twice before hitting the shot and passed the opponent."
After that, he smiled, "Today is a victory that we all fought and decided. Let's all be happy."