Joyous scenes as Iraq reach Asia Cup final

goldenHuddlestone · 07-25-2007, 05:19 PM

Iraq reached its first Asian Cup final by winning a penalty shootout 4-3 over South Korea in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

Neither side was able to break the deadlock during 90 minutes and extra time and with the shootout level at 3-3 Noor Sabri, the Iraqi goalkeeper, tipped Yeom Ki-hun’s left-foot shot around the right post to give his side the edge.

After Iraq converted its fourth penalty, Kim Jung-woo had to convert to keep the contest alive, but his shot hit the right-hand post, prompting the Iraqis to swamp Sabri in celebration.

With their unlikely run through the tournament drawing wide attention and causing rare joy in their war-torn homeland, the Iraqis go into Sunday’s final as sentimental favorites. They will meet the winner of Wednesday’s later match between defending champion Japan and Saudi Arabia.

The South Koreans had progressed to the last four via another shootout, having beaten Iran, three-times champions, 4-2 in Sunday’s quarterfinal.

Iraq had the best chance to win the game in open play when Hawar Mulla’s shot from Lee Woon-jae’s fingertip save in the first period of extra-time hit the post and Kim Jin-kyu cleared the rebound off the line.

Matt the Thrasher · 07-26-2007, 09:47 AM

I was expecting a Japan v South Korea final , wrong on both counts

Saudi Arabia v Iraq

goldenHuddlestone · 07-26-2007, 11:56 AM

Saudi Aabia win?

Matt the Thrasher · 07-27-2007, 10:06 AM

I think so they looked pretty good in the highlights I saw of the semis

goldenHuddlestone · 07-27-2007, 11:48 AM

They were goosd from what I saw of them in the World Cup last year

07-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Joyous scenes as Iraq reach Asia Cup final Iraq reached its first Asian Cup final by winning a penalty shootout 4-3 over South Korea in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Neither side was able to break the deadlock during 90 minutes and extra time and with the shootout level at 3-3 Noor Sabri, the Iraqi goalkeeper, tipped Yeom Ki-hun’s left-foot shot around the right post to give his side the edge. After Iraq converted its fourth penalty, Kim Jung-woo had to convert to keep the contest alive, but his shot hit the right-hand post, prompting the Iraqis to swamp Sabri in celebration. With their unlikely run through the tournament drawing wide attention and causing rare joy in their war-torn homeland, the Iraqis go into Sunday’s final as sentimental favorites. They will meet the winner of Wednesday’s later match between defending champion Japan and Saudi Arabia. The South Koreans had progressed to the last four via another shootout, having beaten Iran, three-times champions, 4-2 in Sunday’s quarterfinal. Iraq had the best chance to win the game in open play when Hawar Mulla’s shot from Lee Woon-jae’s fingertip save in the first period of extra-time hit the post and Kim Jin-kyu cleared the rebound off the line.

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07-26-2007, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,244 vCash: 379	I was expecting a Japan v South Korea final , wrong on both counts Saudi Arabia v Iraq The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

07-27-2007, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,244 vCash: 379	I think so they looked pretty good in the highlights I saw of the semis The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

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07-26-2007, 11:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Saudi Aabia win?

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goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	They were goosd from what I saw of them in the World Cup last year

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