2004 J. League Division 2
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The 2004 J. League Division 2 season is the 33rd season of the second-tier club football in Japan and the 6th season since the establishment of J2 League.
In this season, twelve clubs competed in the quadruple round-robin format. Starting this season, promotion slots increased to 2.5 slots. The top two received automatic promotion and the third-placed finisher advanced to the Pro/Rele Series
for the promtion. There were no relegation to the third-tier Japan Football League
.
A draw would be conducted, if necessary. However, if two clubs are tied at the first place, both clubs will be declared as the champions. The top two clubs will be promoted to J1, while the 3rd placed club plays a two-legged Promotion/Relegation series
.
Changes from previous year
Rounds 3 & 4
In this season, twelve clubs competed in the quadruple round-robin format. Starting this season, promotion slots increased to 2.5 slots. The top two received automatic promotion and the third-placed finisher advanced to the Pro/Rele Series
J. League Promotion/Relegation Series
In 2004, J. League introduced a series of two test matches called League between the sixteenth-place J. Division 1 club and third-place J.league Division 2 club...
for the promtion. There were no relegation to the third-tier Japan Football League
Japan Football League
The is the 3rd tier of the Japanese association football league system, following J. League Division 1 and J. League Division 2. Also known as the JFL, it is generally considered as the top amateur league in Japan although in reality it is a semi-professional league as many full-time footballers...
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Participating Clubs
Following twelve clubs played in J. League Division 2 during 2004 season. Of these clubs, Vegalta Sendai and Kyoto Purple Sanga relegated from Division 1 last year.- Consadole Sapporo
- Vegalta Sendai
- Montedio Yamagata
- Mito HollyHocks
- Omiya Ardija
- Kawasaki Frontale
- Yokohama F.C.
- Shonan Bellmare
- Ventforet Kofu
- Kyoto Purple Sanga
- Avispa Fukuoka
- Sagan Tosu
League Format
Twelve clubs will play in quadruple round-robin format, a total of 44 games each. A club receives 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. The clubs are ranked by points, and tie breakers are, in the following order:- Goal differential
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head results
A draw would be conducted, if necessary. However, if two clubs are tied at the first place, both clubs will be declared as the champions. The top two clubs will be promoted to J1, while the 3rd placed club plays a two-legged Promotion/Relegation series
J. League Promotion/Relegation Series
In 2004, J. League introduced a series of two test matches called League between the sixteenth-place J. Division 1 club and third-place J.league Division 2 club...
.
Changes from previous year
- Inception of Pro/Rele seriesJ. League Promotion/Relegation SeriesIn 2004, J. League introduced a series of two test matches called League between the sixteenth-place J. Division 1 club and third-place J.league Division 2 club...
for the 3rd place.
Final League Table
Final Results
Rounds 1 & 2Rounds 3 & 4
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
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| 1 |  JuninhoCarlos Alberto Carvalho dos Anjos Junior Carlos Alberto Carvalho dos Anjos Junior "Juninho" is a Brazilian professional football striker who currently plays for Japan's J. League club Kawasaki Frontale. He played as an offensive midfielder in Brazil. But after moving to Japan from Palmeiras, he was converted to a striker. In the 2007... |
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| 2 |  Kazuki GanahaKazuki Ganaha Kazuki Ganaha is an Japanese football player who currently plays for F.C. Ryūkyū. He is a right-footed forward.-Playing career:... |
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| Hideo Ōshima |
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| 4 |  Choi Yong-SooChoi Yong-Soo Choi Yong-Soo is a former professional footballer and current coach. He spent his professional career playing for Korea and Japan and was regarded as a prolific striker in both countries, known for his hard-nose aggressiveness and work rate.Choi has played in 1996 Summer Olympics and also... |
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| Hisato Satō Hisato Sato is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J. League. He is a left-footed forward.-Playing career:Sato is a product of JEF United Ichiahra's youth system. He was promoted to JEF's top team in 2000. His first league appearance came on April 15, 2000 against... |
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| 6 | Marcus |
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| 7 | Baré Jader Volnei Spindler Jader Volnei Spindler, more commonly known as Baré, is a Brazilian football player, currently associated with Al-Jazira in the United Arab Emirates. While playing for Japan's J. League Division 2 side Ventforet Kofu in 2005, he scored a double hat-trick in the 2nd leg of the J... |
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| 8 | Baron |
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| 9 | Michiaki Kakimoto |
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| Hiroshi Morita |
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