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Oita Trinita, which was sixth in the J2 table, won a playoff match in Tokyo to earn promotion to the J1 league next season. They defeated 5th place Chiba by a score of 1-0 with a goal in the 41st minute of the second half. It will be the first time in four seasons for Oita Trinita to compete in the J1 league. Source: Nishinippon Shimbun