FT
Gamba Osaka
1
–
1
Nagoya Grampus
—
FT
Nagoya Grampus
3
–
3
Gamba Osaka
—
FT
Albirex Niigata
2
–
1
Gamba Osaka
—
FT
Gamba Osaka
2
–
0
Albirex Niigata
—
FT
Kashima
3
–
0
Gamba Osaka
Started
Faded rows: team matches without M. Higashiguchi in the lineup