Jordan eliminate South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time

Published February 6th, 2024 - 05:01 GMT
Jorda's players celebrate their second goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup semi-final football match between Jordan and South Korea at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on February 6, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
Jorda's players celebrate their second goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup semi-final football match between Jordan and South Korea at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on February 6, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

Jordan continued their impressive run in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and defeated South Korea 2-0 to reach the final for the first time on Tuesday.

Al-Nashama were the better side and squandered several scoring chances in the first half.

Meanwhile, the Koreans managed to hit the Jordanian woodwork but never really threatened Yazeed Abu Laila's goal.

Yazan Al Naimat opened the scoring when he flicked the ball above the Korean goalie Jo Hyeon woo in the 53rd minute.

Mousa Al Taamari doubled the score with a splendid shot 13 minutes later.

Jordan will face either hosts Qatar or Iran in the final next Saturday.

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