Statistics of

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in the 1978 season.

Overview

It was contested by 20 teams, and

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won the championship.

Results

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Quarterfinals

* Fujita Industries 2-1

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1-0

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2-0

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* Nippon Kokan 1-2 Yomiuri

Semifinals

* Fujita Industries 3-2

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2-0 Yomiuri

Final

* Fujita Industries 1-2

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won the championship

References

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