Brazilian striker Lucas scored a hat trick, including an extra-time winner, as FC Tokyo beat crosstown rival Tokyo Verdy 4-3 in their semifinal Wednesday to advance to the final of the J. League Nabisco Cup.
FC Tokyo forward Lucas (right) reacts after scoring the second of his three goals in the 42nd
minute during the Nabisco Cup semifinal match against Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. FC Tokyo won 4-3 and takes on Urawa Reds in the final on Nov. 3.
Defender Jean opened the scoring after seven minutes and Lucas struck in the 15th and 43rd minutes as FC Tokyo went ahead 3-0 at halftime before squandering the lead to second-half Verdy goals through Takuya Yamada, Kazuki Hiramoto and Daigo Kobayashi.