In a dramatic Emperor Cup encounter, Suzuka Unlimited and Basara Hyogo played out a thrilling 1-1 draw that ultimately saw Suzuka progress on penalties. The match was a tense affair, with both sides creating chances but struggling to find the breakthrough until late in the second half. Basara Hyogo appeared to snatch victory in the 88th minute when M. Kono found the back of the net, only for Suzuka Unlimited's S. Watanabe to respond in the dying moments of regulation time, sending the tie into extra time. The additional 30 minutes proved to be a nail-biting spectacle, but neither side could find a decisive goal, leading to a penalty shootout where Suzuka Unlimited held their nerve to secure their place in the next round.