By Julian Linden SYDNEY (Reuters) - Iraq were cleared to take their place in Monday's Asian Cup semi-final against South Korea after the Asian Football Confederation dismissed a protest from Iran. Iraq beat their old foes on penalties in the quarter-finals but Iran submitted a formal protest, asking for the result to be overturned. In the protest, Iran alleged that Iraq had fielded an ineligible player during the quarter-final match in Canberra on Friday. The Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Disciplinary Committee met in Sydney on Sunday to discuss the case while the Iranian team remained in Australia in case the verdict went their way.
01-26-2015, 01:18 PM
Iraq confirmed as Asian Cup semi-finalist after Iran protest
By Julian Linden SYDNEY (Reuters) - Iraq were cleared to take their place in Monday's Asian Cup semi-final against South Korea after the Asian Football Confederation dismissed a protest from Iran. Iraq beat their old foes on penalties in the quarter-finals but Iran submitted a formal protest, asking for the result to be overturned. In the protest, Iran alleged that Iraq had fielded an ineligible player during the quarter-final match in Canberra on Friday. The Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Disciplinary Committee met in Sydney on Sunday to discuss the case while the Iranian team remained in Australia in case the verdict went their way.
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