By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asked on Thursday whether he would prefer to play Iran or Iraq in the last four of the Asian Cup, South Korea coach Uli Stielike said only that he hoped their quarter-final would go to extra time. The German's wish was granted, and Iraq will take on the South Koreans in the Sydney semi-final on Monday having prevailed on penalties after 120 minutes of tense, emotional and draining drama in Canberra. Iraq coach Radhi Shenaishil said he was racing against time to get his players back into game shape.
01-26-2015, 01:18 PM
Fatigue factor kicks in as Iraq take on South Korea
By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asked on Thursday whether he would prefer to play Iran or Iraq in the last four of the Asian Cup, South Korea coach Uli Stielike said only that he hoped their quarter-final would go to extra time. The German's wish was granted, and Iraq will take on the South Koreans in the Sydney semi-final on Monday having prevailed on penalties after 120 minutes of tense, emotional and draining drama in Canberra. Iraq coach Radhi Shenaishil said he was racing against time to get his players back into game shape.
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