Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the 2000 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 2000 season.
Overview 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 First round 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
Second round 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 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 Kyoto Purple Sanga 0–2; 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale Nagoya Grampus Eight 1–3; 2–3 Kashima Antlers
Final
Kashima Antlers 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale Kashima Antlers won the cup.
References rsssf J. League