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Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, scores twice in Emperor's Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:14 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, scores twice in Emperor's Cup match

Summary

Kazuyoshi Miura, known as "King Kazu," scored two penalties in a match for Fukushima United against Oyama Soccer Club on August 20, 2026. The goals made him the oldest scorer in the history of Japan's Emperor's Cup at 59 years old. Miura's performance contributed to Fukushima United’s dominant 7-0 victory. This marked the first time he scored multiple goals in a match since 2005. He expressed gratitude for the support from his team and fans after achieving this milestone.

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•Miura converted two penalties in the match, scoring in the 12th and 55th minutes.
•Fukushima United won the match 7-0 against Oyama Soccer Club.
•Miura has now played 42 seasons as a professional footballer.
•He practises penalties almost daily to maintain his scoring ability.
•The Emperor's Cup is in its 106th year, emphasizing its historical significance.

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3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Japan's King Kazu, 59, scores twice from spot to make cup history

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Kazuyoshi Miura scored twice from the penalty spot as the 59-year-old striker became the oldest goalscorer in the history of Japan's longest-running cup competition.Miura, Japan's first football superstar when the professional J. League launched in the early 1990s, said he practises penalties almost every day after training.
— Yahoo Sports

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