QATAR: FOOTBALL/SOCCER - Japan fans excited as their team wins through to Asian Cup finals
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464109
QATAR: FOOTBALL/SOCCER - Japan fans excited as their team wins through to Asian Cup finals
- Title: QATAR: FOOTBALL/SOCCER - Japan fans excited as their team wins through to Asian Cup finals
- Date: 26th January 2011
- Summary: JAPANESE FAMILY CHERRING FOR JAPAN
- Embargoed: 10th February 2011 12:00
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- Location: Qatar, Qatar
- Country: Qatar
- Topics: Sports
- Reuters ID: LVABHEZFJV5W7DMKTN3TNTU5VBWV
- Story Text: Japan fans celebrate their win against South Korea and look forward to final against Australia.
Japan fans in Doha celebrated on Tuesday (January 25) after their side went through to the Asian Cup final on penalties.
Arch rivals South Korea had snatched a last-minute extra time equaliser to force a 2-2 semi-final draw.
Three-times champions Japan, who won the shootout 3-0, will play Australia at the Khalifa Stadium (1625 GMT) in Saturday's showpiece after the Australians beat Uzbekistan 6-0.
Even some Korean fans outside the stadium were happy to have seen one of the better games of the tournament. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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