Japanese Senior Footballers Show They Still Have Game in Over-80 Soccer League

Stretching is an essential part of the prematch routine. (© Amano Hisaki)

Red Star players get ready for their match. The color of their trunks indicate age, with purple signifying a player who is 85 or older. (© Amano Hisaki)

Players listen intently during the pre-match strategy session. (© Amano Hisaki)

Players move surprisingly nimbly around the pitch. (© Amano Hisaki)

Opposing players chase down a ball in the open field. (© Amano Hisaki)

Handa Susumu of White Bears. (© Amano Hisaki)

Takeuchi Tamio of Red Star. (© Amano Hisaki)

Red Star celebrate winning the first O-80 league championship.