Giant-killing Honda FC pulled off another massive Emperor's Cup upset on Saturday as the amateur side motored past first-division Nagoya Grampus Eight 2-0 in the fifth round.
Kodai Suzuki and Junya Nitta, whose goals knocked out Kashiwa Reysol in the fourth round, were the heroes again as both hit the target to set up a showdown with J. League champions Kashima Antlers in the quarterfinals on Dec. 22.
Ehime FC, shock winners over holders Urawa Reds in the last round, was the only other side outside the top flight to advance after a 2-1 defeat of Yokohama FC, Shingo Hoshino heading the winner for the second-division outfit in the late stages.
In Shimane Prefecture, Suzuki put Honda in front with a left-footed drive after 68 minutes and Nitta completed victory for the Japan Football League side when he steered home 16 minutes from time.