Shimizu 2-1 FC Osaka in the Emperor Cup, Round 2.

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

FC Osaka won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–D–L), scoring 13 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 1 time: Shimizu 1 win, FC Osaka 0, 0 draws.