Australia beats Iraq in extra time to advance to Asian Cup semifinals

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Posted on 22 January 2011 18:25

DOHA, Jan. 22, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : Australia reached the semifinals of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup courtesy of a 1-0 extra time victory over Iraq (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) on Saturday afternoon.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Australia at the Asian Cup

2 appearance (2007)
2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2007)

Iraq at the Asian Cup

1 title (2007)
7 appearances (first in 1972)
7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Statistics: Champions (2007) Fourth Place (1976)

Australia

1:0

Iraq

1:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)

22 January 2011
16:25
Doha

Asian Cup 2011
Second Round

Asian Cup History

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