Sports Reporter :
South Korea will face Iraq today in the first semifinal of the Asian Cup Football at Stadium Australia in Australia.
South Korea reached the semifinal when they beat Uzbekistan by two goals to nil in the first quarterfinal on January 22. The stipulated ninety-minute match ended in a goalless draw. The fate of the match was decided in the extra time and South Korea snatched the victory.
Iraq cruised into the semifinal when they edged past Iran by 7-6 goals in the tie-breaker of the third quarterfinal on January 23. The stipulated ninety-minute match ended in a 1-1 draw. Thus, the clash turned in the extra-time and the extra-time match ended in a 3-3 draw. As the fate of the extra-time match ended in a 3-3 draw thus, the fate of the match was decided in the penalty shoot-out. Iraq beat their arch rivals Iran by 7-6 goals in a thrilling tie-breaker.
South Korea emerged the champions of the Group A with nine points from three matches. South Korea reached the quarterfinals with all-win record.
On the other hand, Iraq became the runners-up of Group D with six points from three matches.
