South Korea FC is looking to return to the finals stage of the Asian Cup with a win over Jordan FC, as they meet for their semi-finals match. These two teams had a colorful campaign in the Asian Cup, before they were able to clinch the finals. South Korea entered the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Australia during the quarterfinals. It was a comeback win for South Korea in extra time, proving that they are a dominant team in the contest. On the other hand, Jordan booked their ticket to the finals with a 1-0 win over the dark horse, Tajikistan. It was a second-half goal for Jordan who helped them earn their spots in the semi-finals, and have a chance in the finals. The meeting between these two teams is on February 6, 2024, at 11:00 PM (GMT+8).
South Korea FC
South Korea’s Asian Cup hopes are alive with a goal in second-half stoppage time in three consecutive matches against the Socceroos. Despite challenges from manager Jurgen Klinsmann, who has faced unpopular player selections and perceived disrespect towards the domestic league, South Korea is on the verge of their first Asian Cup final since 2015. Klinsmann’s attacking style has yielded numerous goals, with South Korea netting in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. Korea has been defensively strong against Jordan, keeping them off the scoresheet in four of their six meetings all-time. The Taegeuk Warriors have drawn twice, with Malaysia and Saudi Arabia drawing twice before prevailing 4-2 on penalties. In the quarter-finals, Korea edged out Australia in extra-time, with Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min scoring the winner.
Kim Seung-gyu is out due to a cruciate ligament injury, and Park Yong-woo and Hwang Hee-chan replace Jung Seung-hyun and Lee Jae-sung in the Korean starting 11 for their quarter-final match against the Socceroos. Tottenham forward Hwang Hee-Chan scored his 44th international goal, helping South Korea reach the semi-finals.
Jordan FC
Jordan secured their third victory in the tournament, overcoming Tajikistan after falling to the last eight in their previous two attempts. The team’s success was attributed to Hussein Ammouta’s team’s better scoring opportunities and the opening half’s woodwork. Jordan posted their second clean sheet of the competition. This marks the first time they had emerged victorious from a quarter-final match in any international tournament. Qatar seems to bring good luck to Jordan, having lost their previous semi-final appearance at the WAFF Championship in Qatar between 2013-14. Jordan is on the verge of their first appearance in the final and could also earn a third successive triumph in normal time. This is their longest winning run since June-September 2022.
Hamza Al-Dardour missed Jordan’s quarter-final match due to red-cards. Noor Al-Rawabdeh replaced Nizar Al-Rashdan. Vakhdat Khanonov’s own goal and Yazid Abu Laila’s clean sheet enabled Jordan to advance into the semis.
Prediction:
South Korea FC (2.5)
Odds: -0.87
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