Iraq beats South Korea in shoot out to reach Asian Cup final
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul. 25, 2007 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 : Iraq reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the very first time in their history after defeating South Korea 4-3 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Wednesday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1972)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 11 appearances (first in 1956)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988) Third Place (1964, 2000)
Iraq
0:0
South Korea
4:3 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 25 July 2007
- 18:20
- Kuala Lumpur
Asian Cup History
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