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Japan Emperor's Cup qualifiers and Kazuyoshi Miura records

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The Japan Football Association confirmed the prefectural finals for the 106th Emperor’s Cup, with Gainer Tottori, Kamatamare Sanuki, and Kochi United earning first-round places. Gainer Tottori secured its 28th appearance by defeating Yonago Genki SC 2-0, while Kamatamare Sanuki and Kochi United both won their finals 4-0. In the third-division qualifier on 26 July 2026, Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0. The match was highlighted by 59-year-old veteran Kazuyoshi Miura, nicknamed “King Kazu”, scoring in the 52nd minute. This goal ended a four-year competitive drought and secured Fukushima United’s qualification. During the Emperor’s Cup first round on 19 August 2026, Miura set a new tournament record by scoring twice in a single match against Oyama SC. Both goals were penalty kicks, scored in the 12th and 55th minutes, contributing to a 7-0 victory. This performance marked his first goals in the Emperor’s Cup in 23 years and broke the previous record for the oldest goalscorer in the tournament's history, formerly held by Shinji Ono. At 59 years and 174 days old, Miura’s achievement comes as he approaches his 60th birthday in February. This performance also represents his first multiple-goal game in a Japanese official match in 26 years. In the second round, Fukushima United faced J1 side Yokohama F. Marinos at Nissan Stadium. Yokohama F. Marinos won the match 1-0, with defender Kosei Suwama scoring the decisive goal in the 35th ~~minute.~~ minute following a corner kick. Although highly anticipated, the 43-year age gap matchup between Miura and 16-year-old rookie Shin Miidera did not occur on the pitch, as ~~Miura~~ both players remained on the bench. Following the match, Miura and Miidera exchanged jerseys. Yokohama F. Marinos manager Steve Corica, a former teammate of Miura, expressed ~~his happiness at reuniting with~~ respect for the ~~veteran.~~ veteran's continued professional career. Yokohama F.

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