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2008.11.01
Oita Trinita won the 2008 Yamazaki Nabisco Cup


Oita Trinita beating Shimizu S-Pulse 2-0 won the league cup title, 1st November 2008 in Tokyo. Oita, encouraged themselves by their league's best defence ability, brought the first major title to Kyushu.

Coach Chamusca, who took the Oita job from the midway of 2005 season, is the most respectable man in Oita. He said, "You must understand that we haven't always been competitive." "We went through a period where we had to fight off relegation, and there is no question this team has had its share of hardship." "We were not out to win a title from the very beginning. We don't have the facilities like the big clubs, and our history in J1 is not long. But what we do have are the players to win titles." "I simply helped the players to get the most out of their potential and this is how we have won this title."

Local newspaper the Oita-press reports, "The club was founded in 1994 and started from the prefectural league. As the club has had no parent compamy, the financial difficulty is tagged after them. In 2005, the club became insolvent and was managed by the advisory committee. In last season, business income reached about 2.3 billion yen but about the third of league leader Urawa Reds. The club is supported by 700 sponcers most of whom are local companies and indivisuals. It is the first time for J.LEAGUE that the prefectual league born club win the title. Club president Mizohata said, "In football, amateur club could became the league top. I couldn't have done it without you all"".

After the league cup final, the league rushes into the final round. The league champion will be made on 6th December and the Emperor's Cup final will be on 1st of January 2009.

Oita Trinita and Shimizu S-Pulse advanced to the Nabisco Cup final

2008 J.LEAGUE Yamazaki Nabisco Cup



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