South Korea beats Iran in extra time to advance to Asian Cup semifinals
DOHA, Jan. 22, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : South Korea reached the semifinals of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup courtesy of a 1-0 extra time victory over Iran (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) on Saturday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 12 appearances (first in 1968)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988, 1996, 2004) Fourth Place (1984)
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 12 appearances (first in 1956)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988) Third Place (1964, 2000, 2007)
Iran
0:1
South Korea
0:1 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 22 January 2011
- 19:25
- Doha
Asian Cup History
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