South Korea beaten but still champions, says coach


Australia's Tim Cahill (L) shakes hands with coach Ange Postecoglou as he is substituted during their Asian Cup final soccer match against South Korea at the Stadium Australia in Sydney January 31, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Reed

SYDNEY (Reuters) - South Korea may have ended up with losers medals but were still champions after the part they played in an enthralling Asian Cup final against Australia on Saturday, their proud coach Uli Stielike said.

The twice champions came up just short of breaking their 55-year hoodoo at the Asian Cup when they lost 2-1 to a James Troisi goal in extra time at Stadium Australia.

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