Yokohama F.Marinos 1 – Nagoya Grampus Eight 2 (J-League, November 19, 2011) Yoshizumi Ogawa put Nagoya on the scoresheet with a left-footed shot in the 12th minute but Shunsuke Nakamura equalised from a fabulous quick-thinking free-kick in the 70th minute. Australia striker Josh Kennedy scored a late winner with a header in the 83rd minute.

Albirex Niigata 2 – Gamba Osaka 2 (J-League, November 19, 2011) Gamba kept their title hopes alive by drawing with Albirex Niigata 2-2 for 64 points as Shota Kawanishi helped them with a brace in the 77th and 83rd minutes.