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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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South Korea and Jordan
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COMPETITION :
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AFC Asian Cup Semi Final
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| DATE: |
06-02-2024
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TIME:
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08.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
07.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
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Predicted Lineups
Jordan possible starting lineup:
Aby Laila; Nasib, Al-Arab, Al-Ajalin; Haddad, Ayed, Sadeh, Al-Mardi; Al-Taamari, Olwan; Al-Naimat
South Korea possible starting lineup:
Hyeon-woo; Tae-hwan, Min-jae, Young-gwon, Young-woo; Jin-seop, In-beom; Kang-in, Heung-min, Hee-chan; Gue-sung
Jordan and South Korea, several noteworthy developments unfolded:
Jordan faced Iraq in a tense round of 16 match, where they clinched a remarkable 3-2 victory. However, their key player, Hamza Al-Dardour, was absent from the subsequent quarter-final due to a red card incurred during stoppage time against Iraq. Despite this setback, Jordan managed to secure their spot in the semi-finals, capitalizing on an own goal by Vakhdat Khanonov. Goalkeeper Yazid Abu Laila played a crucial role, maintaining a clean sheet by thwarting both shots directed at him.
Meanwhile, South Korea encountered challenges of their own. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu was sidelined due to a cruciate ligament injury sustained earlier in the tournament. In their quarter-final fixture, South Korea introduced two changes to their starting lineup, with Park Yong-woo and Hwang Hee-chan stepping in for Jung Seung-hyun and Lee Jae-sung, respectively.
Amidst these changes, South Korea's seasoned players reached significant milestones. Kim Young-gwon approached his 110th appearance, drawing closer to matching Ki Sung-yueng's ninth all-time record. Additionally, Kim Tae-hwan celebrated his 30th appearance, while Lee Kang-in stood on the brink of his 25th cap.
The quarter-final match against the Socceroos saw South Korea's resilience in action. Hwang Hee-chan's late penalty goal forced extra time, setting the stage for captain Son Heung-min's heroics. Son's spectacular free kick secured South Korea's berth in the semi-finals and marked his 44th international goal. Notably, Son is poised to surpass Yoo Sang-chul for sixth place in all-time caps, highlighting his enduring impact on the national team.