On the first match day of the Asian Cup 1/4 finals, the South Korean team once again staged a stoppage time draw, Australia was only one step away from qualifying, Goodwin scored, Hwang Hee-chan scored a penalty shot, Son Heung-min scored in extra time, South Korea reversed Australia 2:1, and met the group opponent Jordan in the semifinals, competing for a place in the final, Australia was eliminated and missed the semifinals. Hanonov's own goal, Jordan defeated Tajikistan 1-0, won the victory of the dark horse battle, entered the semi-finals of the Asian Cup for the first time in history, the semi-final opponent South Korea has played two overtime games in a row, and the physical fitness will definitely be affected, and the Jordanian team has the opportunity to continue to upset and impact the final qualification.
Australia 1:2 South Korea
In the first half of the game, the South Korean team dominated the field, but the Australian team counterattacked sharply, although the possession rate was only 3 percent, but there were more shooting opportunities than the South Korean team, Goodwin cut inside and shot, the ball was saved by Cho Hyun-woo, Hwang In-beom made a long pass, Xue Young-woo stepped forward on the left, and then sent a horizontal pass, Hwang Hee-chan pushed the goal, but unfortunately Xue Young-woo was offside, Goodwin stealed, the ball transitioned to the right side of the penalty area, a cross, Goodwin volleyed the goal, Australia led 1:0.
In the second half of the game, Australia formed many opportunities to expand the lead, but unfortunately failed to seize the opportunity, Goodwin crossed, Australia had two shots from close range were saved by Cho Hyun-woo, and then Australia crossed again from the left, Duke faced the empty goal, and the header from close range at the back point was deflected, in injury time, Son Heung-min burst into the penalty area and was put down by Riller, the South Korean team got a penalty opportunity, Hwang Hee-chan hit the penalty, the South Korean team drew 1:1, drew two consecutive games, and entered overtime again.
In the overtime stage, Australia wanted to strengthen the attack, but unfortunately a number of frontcourt main players were replaced, and there was already a weak heart, the South Korean team became more and more courageous after the draw, Hwang Hee-chan broke through to create a set-piece opportunity outside the penalty area, Son Heung-min scored a direct shot, South Korea overtook 2:1, and in the final stage of overtime, Matthew Ryan contributed two consecutive saves and did not concede another goal.
Tajikistan 0:1 Jordan
In the first half of the game, Pan Rishanbe grabbed a point shot in the penalty area and hit the crossbar and popped up, Nijat burst into the penalty area and was pulled down, VAR review did not award a penalty, Tamari fell to the ground in the penalty area again, Fu Ming did not say anything, in half-time stoppage time, Ravabid burst into the penalty area and missed, and the two teams were temporarily tied 0:0.
In the second half of the game, Mabashuyev completed the front steal, burst into the penalty area with the ball, and missed a shot, Tajikistan missed a good opportunity to score, and the wasted opportunity was really punished, Jordan had a corner kick opportunity on the right side, Nasib's header caused Hanonov's own goal, Jordan broke the deadlock on the field 1:0, Nimat broke through the penalty area 1-on-2, and then knocked on the middle, Tamari unguarded push shot missed, missed the opportunity to extend the lead, and finally Jordan defeated Tajikistan 1:0.