In Friday’s AFC Asian Cup quarter-final, South Korea secured a 2-1 victory against Australia. Craig Goodwin’s goal put Australia ahead in the 42nd minute, but South Korea’s Hwang Hee-chan equalized with a penalty in extra time.
Son Heung-min then sealed the win with a goal in the 104th minute. Aiden O’Neill received a red card in the 105th minute. South Korea’s dominant possession and shots on target contributed to their advancement in the tournament.
3 things you need to know
- South Korea beat Australia 2-1 in a
- Son Heung-min rescued his country
- South Korea will face Jordan in the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup
Son Heung-min scores an incredible freekick to rescue his country
In an exciting encounter, South Korea’s Son Heung-min rose to the situation, scoring a magnificent free kick in extra time to secure a 2-1 victory against Australia. This critical victory catapulted South Korea into the Asian Cup semi-finals against Jordan, capping an incredible turnaround for the squad.
South Korea, on the other hand, refused to let up and made a valiant comeback. In the 96th minute, Son Heung-min was fouled in the box, resulting in a penalty that Hwang Hee-chan easily scored, tying the game and laying the scenario for their ultimate victory in extra time.
Riding a wave of energy, South Korea won thrillingly in extra time. They advanced to the semifinals thanks to a brilliant free kick from outside the area scored by Son Heung-min in the 104th minute.