| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Other titles | J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup |
| Country | Japan |
| Num teams | 20 |
| Winners | Kashima Antlers |
| Count | 1 |
| Second | Jubilo Iwata |
| Semifinal 1 | Nagoya Grampus Eight |
| Semifinal 2 | Yokohama Flugels |
| Prev season | 1996 |
| Next season | 1998 |
Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the '97 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 1997 season.
Overview
It was contested by 20 teams, and Kashima Antlers won the cup.
Results
Quarterfinals
- Nagoya Grampus Eight 4–0 ; 1–1 JEF United Ichihara
- Consadole Sapporo 1–2 ; 0–7 Kashima Antlers
- Urawa Red Diamonds 0–0 ; 2–3 Jubilo Iwata
- Yokohama Flugels 0–1 ; 3–0 Kashiwa Reysol
Semifinals
- Kashima Antlers 1–0 ; 0–0 Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Yokohama Flugels 1–0 ; 0–2 Jubilo Iwata
Final
- Jubilo Iwata 1–2 ; 1–5 Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers won the cup.