1. Round | 11/04/1997 | Kashima Antlers | - | Vissel Kobe | 5:2 | ||||
2. Round | 15/04/1997 | Vissel Kobe | - | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 2:1 aet | ||||
3. Round | 18/04/1997 | Yokohama Flügels | - | Vissel Kobe | 3:1 | ||||
4. Round | 22/04/1997 | Vissel Kobe | - | Júbilo Iwata | 1:2 | ||||
5. Round | 25/04/1997 | Kashiwa Reysol | - | Vissel Kobe | 3:1 | ||||
6. Round | 02/05/1997 | Vissel Kobe | - | Urawa Red Diamonds | 0:2 |