Asian Cup 2007 : South Korea beats Japan in shoot out to claim Asian Cup third place
PALEMBANG, Jul. 28, 2007 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 : South Korea secured the consolation of third place at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup after defeating Japan 6-5 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Saturday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
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)
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1992, 2000, 2004)
- 6 appearances (first in 1988)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004)
South Korea
0:0
Japan
6:5 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 28 July 2007
- 19:35
- Palembang
Asian Cup History
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