The 2011 Tokyo Verdy season was the Japanese football club’s campaign in the 2011 J2 League, the second tier of professional football in Japan, and the 2011 Emperor’s Cup. The club was managed by Ryoichi Kawakatsu and played its home matches at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.
League performance
- Competition: J2 League (2011)
- Final position: 5th place in the league table【source†1】
Management and venue
- Manager: Ryoichi Kawakatsu
- Stadium: Ajinomoto Stadium (also known as Tokyo Stadium)【source†1】
Emperor’s Cup
- Tokyo Verdy entered the 2011 Emperor’s Cup and were eliminated by Urawa Red Diamonds, losing 2–1 on 16 November 2011【source†2】.
Season overview
Throughout the J2 League campaign, Tokyo Verdy played 42 league matches, recording a mixture of victories, draws, and defeats. Notable league results included a 4–0 home win over Giravanz Kitakyushu (12 May) and a 7–2 away victory against Yokohama FC (18 September). Attendance figures varied, with the highest recorded league attendance of 35,911 for the match against FC Tokyo on 30 October.
Key statistics (selected matches)
| Date | Opponent | Result (Verdy – Opponent) | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | Roasso Kumamoto | 0–1 (loss) | Roasso Kumamoto | 6,611 |
| 24 Apr | Ehime FC | 1–2 (loss) | Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium | 4,516 |
| 12 May | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 4–0 (win) | Ajinomoto Stadium | 3,126 |
| 27 Jun | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 1–3 (loss) | Ajinomoto Stadium | 4,199 |
| 27 Sep | Consadole Sapporo | 4–2 (win) | Sapporo Dome | 11,368 |
| 30 Oct | FC Tokyo | 1–1 (draw) | Ajinomoto Stadium | 35,911 |
| 16 Nov (Emperor’s Cup) | Urawa Red Diamonds | 1–2 (loss) | — | — |
Overall assessment
Finishing fifth in the J2 League marked a competitive season for Tokyo Verdy, though the club fell short of promotion to the J1 League. Their cup run ended in the later stages of the Emperor’s Cup with a narrow defeat to a top‑flight opponent.
References
- “2011 Tokyo Verdy season” – Wikipedia (retrieved via r.jina.ai) – league table, manager, stadium, match list.
- “Urawa 2–1 Tokyo Verdy – Emperor’s Cup 2011” – Transfermarkt match report, confirming cup elimination.