Nagoya Grampus advanced to the next round of the Japanese Emperor's Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Tokyo Verdy on August 13, 2025. The J1 League side navigated a tricky cup tie against their J2 League opponents to keep their trophy hopes alive. In an open match at Ajinomoto Stadium, Nagoya Grampus started strongly and took an early lead, quieting the home crowd. Tokyo Verdy, known for their fighting spirit, responded well and managed to find an equalizer before halftime, setting up a compelling second half. The decisive moment came midway through the second period when Nagoya won a penalty, which was calmly converted to restore their lead. Tokyo Verdy threw everything forward in search of another equalizer, but Nagoya's defense held firm under pressure. The match was a classic cup encounter, with the higher-division team ultimately having just enough quality to progress. This result ends Tokyo Verdy's cup run, while Nagoya Grampus marches on in the competition.