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The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 semifinals are set to be blockbusters after Qatar and Iran completed the cast on Saturday.
Jordan will meet South Korea in the first semifinal on Tuesday, January 6 while Iran will play defending champions Qatar on Wednesday, January 7.
Jordan, who will appear in the semifinals for the first time, booked their spot with a hard-fought 1-0 win over debutants Tajikistan on Friday.
South Korea, seeking a third AFC Asian Cup title but their first since 1960, had to work even harder, needing extra-time to edge Australia 2-1 with Son Heung-min scoring the winner with a spectacular free-kick.
Defending champions Qatar checked in after defeating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties after their last eight tie ended 1-1 after 120 minutes at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Iran, who advanced earlier on Saturday, defeated Japan 2-1 in a quarter-final meeting between two sides who have lifted the AFC Asian Cup trophy seven times between them.
The final will be played on Saturday, January 10.
