Shiga 2-1 Japan S.C. in the Emperor Cup, Round 1.

Shiga won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–W), scoring 11 and conceding 11.

Japan S.C. won 1, drew 3 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–D–D), scoring 11 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 1 time: Shiga 1 win, Japan S.C. 0, 0 draws.