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Drama Unfolds at AFC Asian Cup 2023: South Korea and Jordan Secure Semi-Final Spots

AFC Asian Cup 2023 - Football - Iran - Japan - Jordan - Son Heung-min

Exciting moments at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 as South Korea and Jordan advance to the semi-finals. Son Heung-min's heroics and Jordan's fairytale run steal the show!

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 saw thrilling quarterfinal matches with South Korea and Jordan securing their spots in the semi-finals. Son Heung-min's magical free-kick helped South Korea defeat Australia 2-1 in extra time, setting up a semi-final clash with Jordan. Meanwhile, Jordan triumphed over Tajikistan 1-0, ending Tajikistan's dream run and advancing to the semi-finals for the first time. The tournament also witnessed Iran's dramatic 96th-minute penalty victory over Japan in a quarterfinal match, sealing their spot in the semi-finals.

As the excitement unfolds at the Asian Cup, Son Heung-min's exceptional performance guided South Korea to the semi-finals, showcasing his skill with a stunning free-kick. Jordan's Coach Hussein Ammouta led his team to the semi-finals, marking a significant milestone in the tournament. Amidst the surprises and heart-stopping moments, Arab nations faced challenges in both the Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the intense competition in international football.

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LIVE: Australia vs South Korea โ€“ AFC Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up and commentary from the second quarterfinal of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

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Tajikistan vs Jordan 0-1: AFC Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinal โ€“ as it ... (Aljazeera.com)

All our updates as Jordan beat Tajikistan 1-0 in the first quarterfinal of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

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Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan (FRANCE 24)

South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 ...

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Jordan end Tajikistan's dream run at Asian Cup to move into semi ... (Reuters)

Jordan edged Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan 1-0 to move into the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time thanks to a second-half own goal at the ...

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Son extra-time winner sends South Korea into Asian Cup semis ... (The Associated Press)

Son Heung-min has given South Korea a dramatic 2-1 win over Australia after extra time in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup in Qatar.

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Jordan end Tajikistan fairytale to reach first Asian Cup semi-final (FRANCE 24)

Jordan set up a semi-final against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan's fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday.

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Asian Cup: Coach Hussein Ammouta Takes Jordan to Semi-Finals (Morocco World News)

Moroccan head coach Hussein Ammouta is taking his Jordanian team to the semi-finals of the ongoing Asian Cup, taking place in Qatar.

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MENA Sports Wrap: Arab nations felled in Asian Cup, AFCON (The New Arab)

Arab heavyweights were knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations with only two Arab teams left in the Asian Cup/

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Son hits winner as South Korea beat Australia to reach Asian Cup ... (eNCA)

Son Heung-min scored a stunning free-kick in extra time as South Korea fought back to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final ...

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Son sends South Korea to Asian Cup semis (BBC Sport)

Son Heung-min scores a brilliant extra-time free-kick to send South Korea to the Asian Cup semi-finals, having been seconds away from losing to Australia.

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Socceroos blow lead late as Asian Cup dream is shattered (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Australia's Asian Cup dream was shattered on Saturday (AEDT) after it blew a lead to lose 2-1 in its quarter-final against Korea Republic after extra-time ...

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Australia's Miller will learn from errors in Asian Cup loss to S Korea ... (The Straits Times)

AL WAKRAH, Qatar - Australia coach Graham Arnold refused to blame Lewis Miller after the defender conceded a penalty and a free kick which allowed South ...

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How 'brain explosion' sealed Roos' fate despite 'best performance' of ... (Fox Sports)

How 'brain explosion' sealed Roos' fate despite 'best performance' of Asian Cup: Talking Pts.

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Socceroos lose Asian Cup quarter-final to South Korea in extra-time ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

For 94 minutes Australia were on the brink of upsetting South Korea and skipping into the semi-finals. Then came a penalty, a free kick, a red card โ€“ and a ...

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Son guides South Korea to Asian Cup semis with extra time winner ... (Reuters)

South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son ...

AFC Asian Cup: Son Heung-min guides S. Korea into semis with ... (CGTN)

South Korea came back from one goal down to beat Australia 2-1 in the AFC Asian Cup on Friday, setting up the tournament's first semifinal match with Jordan ...

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Australia's Miller will learn from errors in Asian Cup loss to S Korea ... (Reuters)

Australia coach Graham Arnold refused to blame Lewis Miller after the defender conceded a penalty and a free kick which allowed South Korea to make a ...

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Heartache for the Socceroos after latest Asian Cup disappointment ... (ESPN Australia)

Australia had its chances against South Korea but could not capitalise. Instead, it's a third consecutive quarterfinal exit at the Asian Cup for the ...

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Tajikistan vs. Jordan (Xinhua)

Tajikistan's Samiev Shahrom (front) vies for the ball during the quarterfinal match between Tajikistan and Jordan at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, ...

AFC Asian Cup: Son Heung-min drags S. Korea into semifinals (Xinhua)

DOHA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Captain Son Heung-min won a stoppage-time penalty and scored an extra-time free-kick on Friday night to propel South Korea to the ...

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WATCH: Socceroos react to Australia 1-2 Korea Republic | AFC ... (Socceroos)

The Subway Socceroos AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 campaign has come to an end in a reverse of the 2015 Final with defeat to Korea Republic, 2-1 after extra time ...

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Son Guides South Korea To Asian Cup Semis With Extra Time ... (iAfrica.com)

South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son.

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LIVE: Iran vs Japan โ€“ AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our build-up, team news and text commentary as Iran face Japan in the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals.

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Iran should have played Japan in Asian Cup final, not quarters ... (Reuters)

Japan and Iran should have met in the Asian Cup final and not the quarters, Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Friday, adding that the east Asian side are ...

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'Zombie football' keeps Son and South Korea alive at Asian Cup (FRANCE 24)

South Korea's Asian Cup performances have been dubbed "zombie football" but Son Heung-min says the way they keep coming back to life shows the team have the ...

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Iran vs. Japan live stream: AFC Asian Cup prediction, TV channel ... (CBSSports.com)

Watch Now: The Asian Cup has brought its fair share of drama so far since kicking off, but the quarterfinals are providing a ...

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Son Heung-min's dazzling extra-time free kick seals South Korea's ... (CNN)

A dazzling extra-time Son Heung-min free kick sealed a dramatic victory for South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals against Australia.

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Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup ... (FRANCE 24)

Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 ...

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Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup ... (SuperSport)

Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semifinals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 ...

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Iran's injury-time penalty dumps Japan out of Asian Cup and seals ... (The Guardian)

Iran knocked out the four-time champions Japan 2-1 with a dramatic injury-time penalty from their captain, Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

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Iran eliminate Japan from Asian Cup after Jahanbakhsh nets late ... (Reuters)

Iran knocked four-times champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a ...

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Coach says Japan must improve in 'many aspects' after Asian Cup exit (FRANCE 24)

Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan must improve "in many aspects" and took full responsibility after they were dumped out 2-1 by Iran in the Asian Cup ...

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