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This is an archive article published on July 29, 2007

Korea clinch third place

South Korea overcame fierce rivals Japan 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 stalemate after extra time...

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South Korea overcame fierce rivals Japan 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 stalemate after extra time to win a tempestuous third-place playoff at the Asian Cup on Saturday. Goalkeeper Lee Woon-jae blocked Japan’s sixth spot kick from Naotake Hanyu to give them a spot in the 2011 Asian Cup finals.

 

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