The Asian Cup 1 4 finals set off a storm at Janoub Stadium, with Australia and South Korea in a fierce competition. In the first half, Hwang Hee-chan's goal was disallowed, and Goodwin broke the deadlock for Australia in the game. As the second half wore on, Boyle and Duke missed a succession of scoring opportunities, but Hwang Hee-chan equalised from the penalty spot. In extra-time, Son Heung-min scored a pinpoint free-kick into the net, while O'Neill was also sent off for a red card. In the end, South Korea narrowly defeated Australia 2-1 and successfully advanced to the semifinals.
Highlights:
Recap: In the 19th minute, Goodwin's shot was saved by Cho Hyun-woo, and Metcalfe's follow-up shot also missed the target. On 32 minutes, Hwang Hee-chan's goal was disallowed for offside. On 42 minutes, Australia took a 1-0 lead through Goodwin's volley. In first-half stoppage time, Suta received a yellow card for a foul on Cho Gyu-sung. In the second half, Boyle and Duke missed a couple of good chances. In the 79th minute, South Korea relied on Hwang Hee-chan's penalty kick to equalize the score. In the 97th minute of extra time, Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-seong failed to score with shots on goal. In the 104th minute of the game, Son Heung-min scored a direct free kick to achieve a 2-1 reversal for the South Korean team.
Technical statistics: South Korea line-up (4-4-2): Goalkeeper: Cho Hyun-woo Defenders: Kim Tae-maru, Kim Young-kwon, Kim Min-jae, Xue Young-woo Midfielders: Hwang Hee-chan, Park Yong-woo, Hwang In-beom, Lee Gang-in Forwards: Son Heung-min, Cho Gyu-sung.
Australia line-up (4-2-3-1): Goalkeeper: Matthew RyanDefenders: Atkinson, Rawls, Souttar, BejicDefenders: Bacchus, Owen, Midfielders: Boyle, Metcalfe, GoodwinForward: Duke.
At the end of the match, South Korea narrowly defeated Australia 2-1 to secure a place in the semi-finals. This exciting matchup not only showcased the strength of the team, but also provided a wonderful football feast for the audience.
Finally, we would like to commend the Korean team for their outstanding performance and look forward to continuing to present even more exciting games for the fans in the semi-finals. In this exciting Asian Cup season, which team do you think will eventually win the title? Share your views and ignite the discussion in the comment section!