Son Heung-min got here by in clutch moments for South Korea, securing a 2-1 victory over Australia in further time with a spectacular free-kick. This win propelled South Korea into the Asian Cup semi-final in opposition to Jordan. It was a win in essentially the most dramatic style for the Koreans, as they appeared nearly out of the match after being unable to open the scoring on the finish of 90 minutes.
Son Heung-min scores by free-kick to ship South Korea to Asian Cup semi-finals(X)
Australia took the lead within the forty second minute after Hwang In-beom’s defensive error allowed Connor Metcalfe to ship a cross for Craig Goodwin to attain with a volley on the again submit. However, South Korea discovered a late equalizer within the 96th minute when Son Heung-min was fouled within the field, and Hwang Hee-chan calmly transformed the penalty.
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With momentum on their aspect, South Korea secured victory in further time as Son curled in a powerful free-kick from exterior the field within the 104th minute to seal their spot within the quarter-finals.
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Australia completed the match with ten males after Aiden O’Neill was red-carded for lunging at Hwang on the finish of the primary interval of additional time.
This is the third time when Australia have misplaced within the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup; it was their fifth look on the continental match.
Jurgen Klinsmann, who has been beneath fireplace for South Korea’s performances in Qatar, led his staff in a wild celebration on the finish.
“We’re still here, and we’re going to be here to the very end,” he declared.
Meanwhile, Jordan secured their historic spot within the final 4 with a tense 1-0 win over Tajikistan, ending their spectacular run within the match. With the victory over Australia, Klinsmann’s South Korea inch nearer to doubtlessly claiming their first Asian Cup title since 1960.
In Saturday’s remaining quarter-finals, holders Qatar face Uzbekistan whereas pre-tournament favourites Japan play Iran. India had been knocked out within the opening spherical of the Asian Cup final month, dealing with defeats to Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
