55-yr-old Miura scores penalty for JFL oldest scorer record
Baku, October 31, AZERTAC
Kazuyoshi Miura netted a penalty for Suzuka Point Getters on Sunday to set the record for the oldest goal scorer in the fourth-tier Japan Football League at 55 years and 246 days, according to Kyodo News.
The former Japan forward came on in the 84th minute with his side 2-0 up away to Tiamo Hirakata and his teammate won a penalty moments later. Miura scored to his right from the spot to help claim a 3-1 win.
The previous JFL oldest scoring record was 42 years and 50 days set in 2013 by Hideki Nagai then of FC Ryukyu.
Miura's goal was his first since March 2017, when he was playing for Yokohama FC in the J-League second division.
Affectionately called "King Kazu," Japan's oldest active professional player is on loan at Suzuka from Yokohama FC this season, his 37th as a pro.
"The important thing is how you set up your mind each day to be on the pitch in official matches. I'll continue living strictly as a footballer to help my team win," Miura said.
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