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All posts tagged "asian cup"

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  S. Korea reaches Asian Cup semis with extra-time win over Uzbekistan

  UPDATED (Yonhap) — South Korea defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in extra time to reach the semifinals at the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday, taking a step closer to ending its half-century drought at the continental tournament. Winger Son...

  • Posted January 22, 2015
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  S. Korea coach counts on talented winger to carry offense in quarterfinals

  MELBOURNE (Yonhap) — On the eve of his squad’s quarterfinals match against Uzbekistan at the AFC Asian Cup, South Korea head coach Uli Stielike said Wednesday he will look to winger Son Heung-min to carry the offense....

  • Posted January 21, 2015
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  Uzbekistan coach ‘promises’ to beat S. Korea in quarterfinals

  MELBOURNE (Yonhap) — Ahead of a quarterfinals showdown against South Korea at the AFC Asian Cup, Uzbekistan coach Mirdjalal Kasimov has thrown down the gauntlet, promising to send his opponent packing in the first knockout match. Uzbekistan...

  • Posted January 19, 2015
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  The Wizard of Oz: S. Korea stuns Australia 1-0

  BRISBANE (Yonhap) — South Korea defeated Australia 1-0 to claim the top seed in Group A at the AFC Asian Cup here on Saturday. Forward Lee Jeong-hyeop, in his first international start, scored the winner in the...

  • Posted January 17, 2015
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  Korea strikes first

  Coach Uli Stielike’s decision to insert little-known forward Lee Jeong-hyeop was right on the money. Lee, 22, making just his fourth international appearance and his first start at Brisbane Stadium against Australia in their final Group A match of the...

  • Posted January 17, 2015
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  Asian Cup: South Korea to go all-out vs. Australia

  BRISBANE (Yonhap) — South Korea has already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals at the AFC Asian Cup, but head coach Uli Stielike said Friday his team won’t be satisfied with merely reaching the knockout stage. With...

  • Posted January 16, 2015
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  North Korea eliminated from Asian Cup after losing to Saudi Arabia 4-1

  MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — With a small but vocal group chanting the name of Kim Jong-un during the match, North Korea was eliminated from the Asian Cup on Wednesday after losing to Saudi Arabia 4-1. Mohammed Al...

  • Posted January 14, 2015
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