The two sides first met on 14 November 1967 in the final of the 1967 Quoc Khanh Cup, held in South Vietnam. Australia won the match 3-2 and secured the nation’s first honour in international football.
The last meeting between the two teams, a 0-0 draw, took place on 20 July 2013, at the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup in South Korea.
Australia, who began the 2015 Asian Cup as one of the favourites, was ranked 100 in the FIFA World Rankings and tenth among AFC teams, while South Korea was Ranked 69 overall, and third among the AFC teams.
Before the match, South Korea had reached the AFC Asian Cup Final three times, finishing runners-up in all attempts since a knockout system was introduced.
However, prior to the system, South Korea had won the …show more content…
A heartbreaking moment occurred when Robbie Kruse was taken off the field due to an injury
Australia’s best chance was when Tim Cahill was fed a ball from the right before turning and shooting in the one motion to bring a great save from goalkeeper Kim Jin Hyeon.
Another goal was achieved by
Their great teamwork has led them to beating South Korea!
45 minutes of sweat and pain had surely not have been in vain since the Socceroos have been crowned the champion for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, after their thrilling win of 2-1 with extra time!
The event had brought approximately 45,000 international visitors to Australia
Australia was promoted internationally to over 2.5 billion people.
The event strengthened cultural, social and economic ties with Asian neighbours through football.
The Australian Local Organising Committee (ALOC) had planned and delivered the competition.
The Australian Government is involved in the AFC due the event being funded by the Federal Government and the Governments of NSW, VIC, QLD and
The last meeting between the two teams, a 0-0 draw, took place on 20 July 2013, at the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup in South Korea.
Australia, who began the 2015 Asian Cup as one of the favourites, was ranked 100 in the FIFA World Rankings and tenth among AFC teams, while South Korea was Ranked 69 overall, and third among the AFC teams.
Before the match, South Korea had reached the AFC Asian Cup Final three times, finishing runners-up in all attempts since a knockout system was introduced.
However, prior to the system, South Korea had won the …show more content…
A heartbreaking moment occurred when Robbie Kruse was taken off the field due to an injury
Australia’s best chance was when Tim Cahill was fed a ball from the right before turning and shooting in the one motion to bring a great save from goalkeeper Kim Jin Hyeon.
Another goal was achieved by
Their great teamwork has led them to beating South Korea!
45 minutes of sweat and pain had surely not have been in vain since the Socceroos have been crowned the champion for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, after their thrilling win of 2-1 with extra time!
The event had brought approximately 45,000 international visitors to Australia
Australia was promoted internationally to over 2.5 billion people.
The event strengthened cultural, social and economic ties with Asian neighbours through football.
The Australian Local Organising Committee (ALOC) had planned and delivered the competition.
The Australian Government is involved in the AFC due the event being funded by the Federal Government and the Governments of NSW, VIC, QLD and