The Taiji Tigers defeated the Kangaroo Army 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals of the 19th Asian Cup.
In the early morning of February 3, Beijing time, the 1/4 finals of the Asian Cup were in full swing. Australia and South Korea meet again for a place in the semi-finals.
Taiji Tiger and Kangaroo Army, two Asian powerhouses, launched a dragon battle on the green field.
In the first half, the two sides attacked and defended each other, and the score was tight. Although Hwang Hee-chan's goal was offside, it undoubtedly brought a little benefit to the South Korean team.
Goodwin slotted home to give Australia the lead for the time being. Both teams went into the dressing room with a score of 1-0 at the end of the first half.
In the second half, Son Heung-min showed his true colors as a superstar and created a penalty in stoppage time, and Hwang Hee-chan equalized the score in one fell swoop.
In the overtime stage, Son Xingmin once again became the key gentleman, scoring a free kick to help the Taiji Tigers overtake the score. However, Aiden O'Neal's red-stained departure put the Australian team in a difficult position.
With the referee's whistle, the dust settled on the game. With tenacious fighting spirit and teamwork, the South Korean team defeated Australia with a score of 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals.
This is the third time they have advanced to the semi-finals in the last four editions of the tournament, and they will next face Jordan for a place in the final.
In this battle, Sun Xingmin is undoubtedly the biggest hero. His performances have shown what he is capable of as a world-class star. And the efforts of Huang Xican and the whole team of Taiji Tigers cannot be ignored.
Klinsmann, the head coach of the South Korean team, said that it was a game full of passion and fighting spirit, and it was also a test of the will and ability of the players on both sides. The victory of Taiji Tiger is not only the victory or defeat of a game, but also the best interpretation of team spirit and indomitable will.
On this field, every goal is full of stories and every victory is unforgettable. The South Korean team has proved their strength and fighting spirit with practical actions, and we look forward to them continuing to create miracles in the next games.