In a thrilling AFC Asian Cup quarter-final clash, Son Heung-min led South Korea to a stunning comeback against Australia, securing a spot in the semi-finals. Son's Sensational Free Kick Propels South Korea to AFC Asian Cup Semifinals

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[{"selector":"#anim-93889240-fe2a-4489-b2ff-e1ec790c16ad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.352538911829097%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a7738d03-20ae-44e7-9ebf-20f5e3dbf709","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] "Son Heung-min shared his perspective on the match, expressing maturity gained from the 2015 defeat: 'It's not revenge, it's part of football. That result helped me mature as a player.'" Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-d3721ef4-a7e9-47b4-9c3c-48b3dc4d21fa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.166666570590614%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f211835f-39cd-4811-a2cc-5bee18a86281","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-343ec774-e57b-41e0-bd6f-30f574156533","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-110.58823%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] South Korea's coach, Juergen Klinsmann, expressed pride in his team's spirit: 'Another drama, a hard-fought battle with Australia. We're in the semi-final and ready for the challenge against Jordan.

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[{"selector":"#anim-f60ef239-04a4-4d88-a0d4-3ee87f9318a3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.574519087605097%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-24b61fc6-bd04-47c5-ae34-28063658bed5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-29b01b3b-c5aa-4fd3-b1ba-04a1797f9ff5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -603.03992%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In extra time, Son Heung-min's sublime free-kick sealed the victory, beating Mathew Ryan and triggering wild celebrations as South Korea advanced to the semi-finals."

[{"selector":"#anim-191cee62-f552-46c4-952a-55e57fc4ed2e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(18.712459115568954%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-859a0451-69fd-4f85-9472-c8a5b8c3473d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-761b2fe3-5030-4d1f-b608-80b6345a22df","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -578.63974%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] "Australia faced setbacks, with Aiden O’Neill's VAR-induced red card and Graham Arnold's disappointment: 'Quite devastating, emotional finish. South Korea's players punished us in the end.'"

[{"selector":"#anim-8342b312-a519-4eea-9dc9-019a096e428a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.26217521097493%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-717f1899-9781-47d5-8570-e8337ddefd0a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2db05c3f-55ff-4dfd-9a0d-992ea95bf4e6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -612.47392%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] As South Korea prepares to face Jordan in the semi-finals, the AFC Asian Cup 2023 continues to deliver intense matchups, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama.

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