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Australia crowned Asian Cup champions
Australia has been crowned champions of Asia after winning a gripping 2-1 extra-time final over South Korea.
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The team needed more than 120 minutes of football to claim the trophy.
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The game was won when substitute James Troisi scored in the first period of extra-time.
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He only came on when Robbie Kruse was forced off with injury.
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The goal sparked wild celebrations on the touchline.
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It was a bitter blow for the Koreans who had played an extraordinary match.
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The South Koreans had the early running of the first-half, swarming all over the Australian players.
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Giving the Socceroos no space as they took control of the match.
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However, the Socceroos slowly got a foot on the ball and started to string some passes together.
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And nearly took the lead when skipper Mile Jedinak went close with a free kick in the first half.
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