Jubilo Iwata secured its first win in the second stage by coming from behind to beat J. League bottom side Avispa Fukuoka 3-2 away in Wednesday's only fixture.
Greek defender Avraam Papadopoulos provided the 69th-minute winner with a header for Jubilo, who went into the game with three draws and five defeats in the second stage.
Avispa remains at the foot of the overall standings, 10 points from safety with seven games to go after their fourth straight loss.