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10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA] Korea Republic defeat Australia 2-1 to face Jordan in last four

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February 3, 2024

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Korea Republic men’s national team staged another comeback against Australia in the quarter-finals after defeating Saudi Arabia on penalties in the round 16.

Jurgen Klinsmann’s side came from behind to beat the Socceroos 2-1 after extra time at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Friday. Hwang Heechan cancelled out Craig Goodwin’s 42nd minute opener deep into added time, before Son Heungmin put his side ahead with a sublime free-kick in the extra-time first half. It was fourth time in succession that the Taegeuk Warriors left it late with a last-gasp equaliser in stoppage time since the draw with Jordan in their second group stage game.

Korea Republic are set to take on Jordan in the semi-finals at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan on Tuesday. The side had faced one another in a 2-2 stalemate in during the group stage last week. .....



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