The 2022 Empress's Cup final was the final of the 2022 Empress's Cup, the 44th edition of the Empress's Cup.
The match was contested at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka,Japan.
Teams TeamLeaguePrevious finals appearances (bold indicates winners)Tokyo Verdy BelezaWE League23 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)INAC Kobe LeonessaWE League8 (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018)
Road to the final
Tokyo Verdy BelezaRoundINAC Kobe LeonessaOpponentResult2022 Empress's CupOpponentResultByeFirst roundByeByeSecond roundByeByeThird roundByeMyNavi Sendai (WE)4–1Round of 16AS Harima Albion (NL1)2–1Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina (WE)3–0Quarter-finalsUrawa Red Diamonds (WE)2–1Albirex Niigata (WE)3–1Semi-finalsChifure AS Elfen Saitama (WE)2–1
Format The final was played as a single match, with a system of regulation time, extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out used to decide the winning team.
Details
See also Japan Football Association (JFA) 2022–23 WE League season 2022–23 WE League Cup
References
External links Empress's Cup JFA 44th Japan Football Championship 天皇杯 JFA 第44回全日本サッカー選手権大会