Match details
| INAC Kobe Leonessa | 2-2 (pen 4-3) | Albirex Niigata |
|---|---|---|
Yukari Kinga  65'Ji So-yun 93' | Report | Tiffany McCarty 42', 111' |
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| Date | December 23, 2013 | ||||||
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| Venue | Omiya Football Stadium, Saitama | ||||||
2013 Empress's Cup Final was the 35th final of the Empress's Cup competition. The final was played at Omiya Football Stadium in Saitama on December 23, 2013. INAC Kobe Leonessa won the championship. [1]
Defending champion INAC Kobe Leonessa won their 4th title, by defeating Albirex Niigata on a penalty shoot-out. INAC Kobe Leonessa won the title for 4 years in a row.
| INAC Kobe Leonessa | 2-2 (pen 4-3) | Albirex Niigata |
|---|---|---|
| Yukari Kinga 65' Ji So-yun 93' | Report | Tiffany McCarty 42', 111' |
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