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DOHA (Reuters) – South Korea and Jordan are both prepared for their Asian Cup semi-final to go the distance if required with extra time and penalties, the two teams’ coaches said on Monday after they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the group stage.
Although Hussein Ammouta’s Jordan reached the semi-finals with wins over Iraq and debutants Tajikistan in normal time, South Korea have had a bruising journey to the last four against Asian heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Australia.
Juergen Klinsmann’s side needed a penalty shootout to beat Saudi Arabia before forcing extra time against Australia in the quarter-finals, playing 120 minutes on both occasions compared to a well-rested Jordan.
“The willingness to suffer, to go to the end if it’s needed – 120 minutes, penalty shootout – we are prepared for…
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