| J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | 
Japan |
| Teams | 20 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Jubilo Iwata (1st title) |
| Runner-up | JEF United Ichihara |
| Semifinalists | |
Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the '1998 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 1998 season.
Overview
It was contested by 20 teams, and Jubilo Iwata won the cup.
Results
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubilo Iwata | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 9 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 8 | |
| 3 | Verdy Kawasaki | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 7 | |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 4 | |
| 5 | Brummel Sendai | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 14 | −12 | 0 |
Source:
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Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 10 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 10 | |
| 3 | Avispa Fukuoka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 4 | |
| 4 | Yokohama Marinos | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 3 | |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 1 |
Source:
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Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 12 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 6 | |
| 3 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 | |
| 4 | Yokohama Flugels | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 3 | |
| 5 | Consadole Sapporo | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 3 |
Source:
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Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEF United Ichihara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 10 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| 3 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 4 | |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 4 | |
| 5 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | −3 | 2 |
Source:
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Semifinals
Final
Jubilo Iwata won the cup.