‘King Kazu,’ 59, scores twice from penalty spot to make history at Emperor’s Cup
Miura, now in his 42nd season as a professional, played a key role as third division Fukushima United thrashed non-league Oyama Soccer Club 7-0 in the Emperor's Cup
Japanese striker Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura, 59, broke the record for the oldest goalscorer in the Emperor's Cup on Wednesday. The third division Fukushima United player scored twice from the penalty spot as his team overwhelmed non-league Oyama Soccer Club 7-0 in the competition's 106th year. Miura, known as Japan's first soccer superstar when the J. League launched in the early 1990s, became the oldest goalscorer in the tournament's history at the age of 59.
He had previously scored a hat-trick in Australia's A-League for Sydney FC, but only managed one goal in a match since then. Miura, who practices penalties daily after training, credited his daily efforts for the historic achievement. He scored the first goal in the 12th minute and the second in the 55th after being fouled in the box.
The 41-year-old record for the oldest goalscorer in the Emperor's Cup was held by former Japan international Shinji Ono.
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