Machida Zelvia's rapid ascent in Japanese soccer reached a new high point when the upstart club defeated Vissel Kobe in the Emperor’s Cup final to earn its first piece of major silverware. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/23/more-sports/machida-emperors-cup-victory/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #machidazelvia #gokuroda #visselkobe #emperorscup