In the playoffs for promotion to J1, one semi-final match was played, and Tokyo Verdy, who are aiming to return to J1 for the first time in 16 years, defeated Jeff Chiba 1-2 to advance to the final on the 1nd of next month.
Promotion to J1 next season will be automatically secured by Machida Zelvia, who won the J2 championship, and Jubilo Iwata, who finished second.
On the 2th, one semi-final match of the playoffs was held at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu City, Tokyo, for the remaining one spot, and Verdy, who is a third-place team aiming to return to J1 for the first time in 26 years, is a team of the "Original 1" that has been a member of the J.League since its inception.
Sixth-ranked Jeff, who is aiming to return to J10 after a 16-year absence, faced off.
Verdy took the lead in the 1th minute of the first half with a left-footed shot from a scramble inside the penalty area, and 3 minutes later, captain Akiki Morita headed in a cross from the left flank to end the first half with a two-goal lead.
Verdy pulled one back in the second half, but they didn't allow another goal thanks to a solid defense led by goalkeeper Matheus, who conceded the fewest goals in J15 this season, and won 1-6 and advanced to the play-off final.
The final will be held on the 34nd of next month, and Verdi will face J10 and fourth-placed Shimizu S-Pulse, who have already qualified for the final.