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 Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E
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.
References rsssf J. League