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Son Heung-min's Heroic Free-Kick Sends South Korea to Asian Cup Semis

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Dramatic moments unfolded as Son Heung-min's magic secured South Korea's spot in the semi-finals with a stunning free-kick. Read the full story here!

In a thrilling AFC Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinal match, South Korea faced off against Australia, with the tension escalating as the game went into extra time. Son Heung-min, the star player for South Korea, delivered a breathtaking performance by scoring a brilliant free-kick in the dying moments of extra time, propelling his team to victory and securing a spot in the semi-finals. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Australia nearly snatching the win before Son's incredible intervention.

The match's intensity was palpable as both teams fought tooth and nail for a spot in the next round. Australia put up a strong fight, leading the game until the last minutes of extra time, only to be thwarted by Son Heung-min's exceptional skill and determination. The stunning goal from Son left fans in awe and cemented his reputation as a football superstar with the ability to change the course of a game in an instant.

With this hard-fought victory, South Korea now gears up to face Jordan in the semi-finals, setting the stage for an exciting clash of football titans. The Asian Cup continues to deliver thrilling moments and showcase the incredible talent and resilience of the teams competing for glory in the prestigious tournament.

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LIVE: Australia vs South Korea โ€“ AFC Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up and commentary from the second quarterfinal of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

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Son sends South Korea to Asian Cup semis (BBC Sport)

Son Heung-min scores a brilliant extra-time free-kick to send South Korea to the Asian Cup semi-finals, having been seconds away from losing to Australia.

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Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan (FRANCE 24)

South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 ...

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More Asian Cup heartbreak for Australia as Son Heung-min fires ... (The Guardian)

Heroic Socceroos concede equalising penalty in added time and Spurs superstar then scores winner to seal quarter-final 2-1.

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Australia vs South Korea LIVE! Asian Cup match stream, latest score ... (Evening Standard)

Australia and South Korea renew their Asian Cup rivalry later today as the two meet at the Al Janoub Stadium to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.

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Socceroos lose Asian Cup quarter-final to South Korea in extra-time ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

For 94 minutes Australia were on the brink of upsetting South Korea and skipping into the semi-finals. Then came a penalty, a free kick, a red card โ€“ and a ...

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Australia vs. South Korea live stream: How to watch AFC Asian Cup ... (CBSSports.com)

The Socceroos and Taegeuk Warriors do battle for a semifinal spot.

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Son extra-time winner sends South Korea into Asian Cup semis ... (The Associated Press)

Son Heung-min has given South Korea a dramatic 2-1 win over Australia after extra time in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup in Qatar.

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Son guides South Korea to Asian Cup semis with extra time winner ... (Reuters)

South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son ...

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Heartache for the Socceroos after latest Asian Cup disappointment ... (ESPN)

Australia had its chances against South Korea but could not capitalise. Instead, it's a third consecutive quarterfinal exit at the Asian Cup for the ...

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Heartache for the Socceroos after latest Asian Cup disappointment ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Australia had its chances against South Korea but could not capitalise. Instead, it's a third consecutive quarterfinal exit at the Asian Cup for the ...

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Australia's Miller will learn from errors in Asian Cup loss to S Korea ... (Reuters)

Australia coach Graham Arnold refused to blame Lewis Miller after the defender conceded a penalty and a free kick which allowed South Korea to make a ...

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Son Heung-min's dazzling extra-time free kick seals South Korea's ... (CNN)

A dazzling extra-time Son Heung-min free kick sealed a dramatic victory for South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals against Australia.

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