Iraq beats South Korea in shoot out to reach Asian Cup final

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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)
2007 Asian Cup Poster
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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