Iraq confirmed as Asian Cup semi-finalist after Iran protest


Iraq's Yaser Safa Kasim (L) shakes hands with Iran team official as Iran's Vouria Ghafouri reacts after the Asian Cup quarter-final soccer match at the Canberra stadium in Canberra January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Iraq were cleared to take their place in Monday's Asian Cup semi-final against South Korea after the Asian Football Confederation dismissed a protest from Iran.

Iraq beat their old foes on penalties in the quarter-finals but Iran submitted a formal protest, asking for the result to be overturned.

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