| J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Japan |
| Dates | 27 July and 6 August 1994 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Verdy Kawasaki (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Júbilo Iwata |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 38 (2.92 per match) |
The 1994 J. League Cup, officially the '94 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, was the 20th edition of Japan soccer league cup tournament and the third edition under the current J. League Cup format. The championship started on July 27, and finished on August 6, 1994.
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–3 | Yokohama Marinos |
|---|---|---|
| Verdy Kawasaki | 1–0 | JEF Ichihara |
|---|---|---|
| Gamba Osaka | 3–0 | Urawa Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Flügels | 0–2 | Júbilo Iwata |
|---|---|---|
| Verdy Kawasaki | 7–1 | Gamba Osaka |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Marinos | 0–1 | Júbilo Iwata |
|---|---|---|
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