Iran secured a 2-1 victory over Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals, with Alireza Jahanbakhsh converting a penalty in stoppage time. This win qualified Iran for the semifinals. In the semifinals, Iran defeated Qatar 1-0 with a goal from Sardar Azmoun, advancing to the final. The victory over Japan marked a significant upset as Japan, four-time champions, were eliminated from the tournament. Iran's performance was highlighted by Jahanbakhsh's crucial goal and impressive involvement in the match.
OVERHEAD KICK IN A SEMIFINAL. 😱 SARDAR AZMOUN's inspired improvisation gives Iran the lead over Asian Cup hosts & champions Qatar. 🇮🇷 https://t.co/Q2iKXN7kAs
WHAT AN OVERHEAD KICK IN THE ASIAN CUP 🇮🇷 "The Iranian Messi" Sardar Azmoun scores for Iran to put them in the lead in the semifinal #IRN #IRNQAT https://t.co/1cM7brLlxd
Let’s goooooooooooooo Iran 1 - Qatar 0 Thank you Sardar 😭😭❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/ZyggjhP4Rp
Iran wins https://t.co/vF8J8wmASh
Iran wins. https://t.co/q0tsCCeKlt
Iran beats Japan 2-1 to reach Asian Cup semifinals: Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s last-minute penalty gave Iran a 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday and a place in the Asian Cup semifinals for just the second time since 2004.… https://t.co/GTu9Q4zU0q #japannews #japantoday
Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty to give Iran a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday and set up an #AsianCup2024 semi-final against holders Qatar or Uzbekistan. #AFPSports https://t.co/oyR2nTxGsg
Football: Iran eliminate Japan from Asian Cup last 8 on late penalty https://t.co/xaFdK4YdlO
6 - Alireza Jahanbakhsh, who scored Iran's winner against Japan at the @afcasiancup, recorded more shot involvements (6 - 3 shots, 3 chances created) and ball recoveries (11) than any other player on the pitch. Heroic. https://t.co/wMgypQTgnu
Iran’s injury-time penalty dumps Japan out of Asian Cup and seals famous win https://t.co/NLJ3qWWizQ
Iran eliminate Japan from Asian Cup after Jahanbakhsh nets late penalty https://t.co/6MXVdBoi2o https://t.co/OWa8mcUy6K
Iran knocked out four-time champions Japan with a 2-1 victory in their Asian Cup quarterfinal clash after captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in stoppage time. https://t.co/oLAsWHJlNo
#Iran knocks out four-times champions #Japan with a 2-1 victory in their Asian Cup quarterfinal clash. https://t.co/WlUm2sKPmt
Iran 2 -- Japan 1. Semifinals, here we come!! https://t.co/Df4XMLpcsq
Iran scored from the spot in the sixth minute of stoppage time to beat Japan 2-1 and move on to the Asian Cup semifinals 🇮🇷 https://t.co/84Y5Cn0VO0
HUGE upset in Asian Cup… As title contenders Japan have been KNOCKED OUT of the tournament by Iran 🤯🇯🇵 #Iran #Japan #ASIANCUP2023 #AsianCup https://t.co/n0oFsqjtgV
🚨BREAKING: IRAN BEATS JAPAN QUALIFIES FOR SEMI-FINAL OF ASIA CUP https://t.co/2N8gkt5D9U
…and Iran https://t.co/VUBVLcebuc