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| Australia and South Korea's last competitive meeting came in the final of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, which saw the Socceroos claim their first title with a 2-1 triumph after extra-time. Steve Christo/Corbis via Getty Images |
It hardly seems that long ago when the 2023 AFC Asian Cup kicked off on Jan. 12.
Now, it is down to eight teams vying to be crowned champions in the 18th edition of the continental's premier international tournament.
There was no shortage of drama in the round of 16 with three games going down to the wire and having to be decided by the penalty shootout, and one even produced a major upset.
Over the next two days, the contenders will be whittled down further to the final four and there is plenty to look forward to with several storylines waiting to emerge.
Quarterfinals will deliver one shock name in the final four
As the only debutants at this edition of the Asian Cup, few would have been expecting to see Tajikistan in the knockout round - let alone the last eight.
By Friday evening, it could even be the semifinals.
