Robin Simovic scored a hat-trick as Nagoya Grampus came from behind to beat JEF United Chiba 4-2 on Sunday to advance to the J. League first-division promotion playoff final.
Grampus, who finished third in the regular season, will play Avispa Fukuoka in the Dec. 3 final at Toyota Stadium. Fourth-placed Fukuoka beat Tokyo Verdy 1-0 at home in the earlier semifinal.
By finishing above Fukuoka in the standings, Grampus have home advantage in the final and need only a draw to win promotion. Both teams are looking to return to J1 after coming down last season.