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2008.12.06
2008 J1 Surprise Ending. Jef Chiba survives, Tokyo Verdy is relagated again, Jubilo Iwata goes to playoff.



Finally Alex Miller brought a miracle to Jef United Ichihara Chiba. As Chiba could only get two points for these last five matches and the score today went 0-2 after 70 minutes passed, they scored four points in last 15 minutes and won the 15th place. Jubilo Iwata and Tokyo Verdy lost and could not take their home advantages.

18th Colsadore Sapporo and 17th Tokyo Verdy are relagated. Jubilo Iwata competes a place with J2 3rd Vegalta Sendai. Playoffs are 10th (Wed) in Sendai and 13th (Sat) in Iwata.

In Sapporo, Kashima Antlers beat Consadore and clinched their sixth league championship.




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