18. Round | 06/09/1996 | Avispa Fukuoka | - | Gamba Osaka | 1:0 | ||||
20. Round | 20/09/1996 | Gamba Osaka | - | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4:5 aet | ||||
21. Round | 27/09/1996 | Yokohama Flügels | - | Gamba Osaka | 3:2 aet | ||||
25. Round | 18/10/1996 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | - | Gamba Osaka | 2:0 | ||||
27. Round | 29/10/1996 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | - | Gamba Osaka | 2:1 |