(Reuters) - Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura extended his record as the oldest player to play in the J.League second division on Sunday when he celebrated his 50th birthday by starting in Yokohama FC's first game of the season against Matsumoto Yamaga. Yokohama won the match 1-0 via Naoki Nomura's 16th-minute goal. Fondly dubbed 'King Kazu', Miura, who scored netted in 20 league appearance last year as he set a record for the league's oldest scorer, has played for several clubs in Japan and also enjoyed a spell with Brazil's Santos. He agreed a new deal with Yokohama in January. (Writing by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru; Editing by John O'Brien)

Source: The Star February 26, 2017 10:06 UTC