Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest scorer in Emperor’s Cup history on ​Wednesday when the 59-year-old netted two penalties ‌in Fukushima United’s 7-0 victory over amateur side Oyama Soccer Club.

At 59 years, 5 months and 24 ​days, Miura surpassed the record held ​by former Japan midfielder Shinji Ono, who ⁠was 41 when he scored in the competition.

Miura, ​nicknamed ‘King Kazu’ and now in his 42nd season ​as a professional, had scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years in the qualifying rounds of the ​tournament last month.

The veteran forward opened the ​scoring from the spot in the 12th minute of ‌Wednesday’s first-round match and added a second penalty 10 minutes into the second half before being substituted three minutes later.

“You never know when it ​might be ​your turn,” ⁠he told reporters. “That’s why I practise them all the time. I’m glad ​it paid off.”

Miura began his professional ​career ⁠in Brazil in 1986 and has since played in Italy, Croatia, Australia and Portugal.

The striker scored 55 ⁠goals ​in 89 appearances for Japan and ​joined third-division club Fukushima from Yokohama FC earlier this year.

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