Overview
- Miura converted two penalties in Fukushima United's 7-0 win over non-league Oyama Soccer Club, scoring in the 12th minute and again in the 55th before being substituted in the 58th minute.
- The goals, scored on Wednesday, make Miura the oldest goalscorer in Emperor's Cup history at 59 years, five months and 24 days according to the Japan Football Association.
- Miura started the match as captain and said his spot-kick success came from frequent practice, which he plans to continue to earn more minutes.
- This was his first multi-goal game since November 2005 and follows his July qualifying-round goal after joining third-division Fukushima United in January.
- The Emperor's Cup is Japan's longest-running national cup and Miura's record adds to a 42-season professional career that began in 1986 and included a stint in Italy's Serie A with Genoa.