Iran beats South Korea to advance to Asian Cup semifinals

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JINAN, Jul. 31, 2004 (AMP) — China 2004 : Iran reached the semifinals of the 2004 AFC Asian Cup with a 4-3 win against South Korea (halftime: 2-2) on Saturday night.

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Overview

South Korea at the Asian Cup

  • 2 titles (1956, 1960)
  • 10 appearances (first in 1956)
  • 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
  • Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988) Third Place (1964, 2000)

Iran at the Asian Cup

  • 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
  • 10 appearances (first in 1968)
  • 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
  • Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988, 1996) Fourth Place (1984)
2004 Asian Cup Poster
South Korea
3:4
Iran
3:4 (2:2)
  • 31 July 2004
  • 21:00
  • Jinan

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