Match details
| Nippon TV Beleza | 4–2 | INAC Kobe Leonessa |
|---|---|---|
Ueki  54'Momiki 71', 94'Tanaka 104' | Report | Masuya 42' Kyokawa 77' |
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| Date | January 1, 2019 | ||||||
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| Venue | Panasonic Stadium Suita, Osaka | ||||||
2018 Empress's Cup Final was the 40th final of the Empress's Cup competition. The final was played at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka on January 1, 2019. Nippon TV Beleza won the championship. [1]
Nippon TV Beleza won their 13th title, by defeating INAC Kobe Leonessa 4–2 with Riko Ueki, Yuka Momiki and Mina Tanaka goals.
| Nippon TV Beleza | 4–2 | INAC Kobe Leonessa |
|---|---|---|
| Ueki 54' Momiki 71', 94'Tanaka 104' | Report | Masuya 42' Kyokawa 77' |
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