FC Tokyo defeated holders Urawa Reds 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout on Wednesday to win the final of the J. League Nabisco Cup and claim its first-ever trophy. The teams had played to a 0-0 stalemate after extra time.
FC Tokyo midfielder Kelly (left) contests a header with Urawa Reds defender Marcus Tulio and goalkeeper Norihiro Yamagishi during the first half of their J. League Nabisco Cup final on Wednesday at Tokyo's National Stadium. FC Tokyo won 4-2 on penalties to win its first Nabisco Cup title.
Japan international midfielder Akira Kaji struck the decisive penalty after Yoichi Doi had saved Nobuhisa Yamada's spot-kick to give FC Tokyo a hard-fought victory. FC Tokyo had had defender Jean sent off after half an hour at Tokyo's National Stadium.