• Jordanians celebrate winning the AFC 2023 Asian Cup semi-final between their home team and South Korea, in Amman. All photos: EPA
    Jordanians celebrate winning the AFC 2023 Asian Cup semi-final between their home team and South Korea, in Amman. All photos: EPA
  • Jordanian fans are overjoyed at reaching the first Asian Cup final after their team's victory over South Korea
    Jordanian fans are overjoyed at reaching the first Asian Cup final after their team's victory over South Korea
  • Jordanians watch the broadcast of the AFC 2023 Asian Cup semi final soccer match between Jordan and South Korea, in Amman, Jordan, 06 February 2024. EPA / MOHAMMAD ALI
    Jordanians watch the broadcast of the AFC 2023 Asian Cup semi final soccer match between Jordan and South Korea, in Amman, Jordan, 06 February 2024. EPA / MOHAMMAD ALI
  • Jordanians watch the match on big screens in Amman
    Jordanians watch the match on big screens in Amman
  • Jordan's Yazan Al Naimat and Musa Al Taamari scored to set up a final slot against Qatar or Iran
    Jordan's Yazan Al Naimat and Musa Al Taamari scored to set up a final slot against Qatar or Iran
  • Fans remain nervous until the final whistle which secured a place in the final
    Fans remain nervous until the final whistle which secured a place in the final
  • Jordan etched another chapter in the record books by sweeping aside two-time champions South Korea at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
    Jordan etched another chapter in the record books by sweeping aside two-time champions South Korea at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
  • Another similar display could see Jordan crowned Asian Cup champions
    Another similar display could see Jordan crowned Asian Cup champions
  • A packed hall watches Jordan take on South Korea
    A packed hall watches Jordan take on South Korea
  • Jordanians celebrate winning the semi-final match between Jordan and South Korea, in Amman
    Jordanians celebrate winning the semi-final match between Jordan and South Korea, in Amman

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Jordan's football fans celebrate in Amman after Asian Cup victory - in pictures

The victorious side are in the Asian Cup final after defeating hotly-favoured South Korea

The National

February 07, 2024

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