In a historic moment for Jordanian football, Mousa Tamari’s magnificent curling strike propelled the team to their first-ever Asian Cup final, stunning two-time champions South Korea.
Yazan Al-Naimat opened the scoring early in the second half with a cleverly executed chip, setting the stage for Tamari’s brilliant solo effort that doubled Jordan’s lead.
This remarkable victory marks a significant milestone for Jordan, a team that had never advanced beyond the quarter-finals in previous Asian Cup tournaments.
Awaiting them in the final will be the winner of the Qatar-Iran clash, as Jordan continues their fairy-tale run in the competition.
Despite the absence of Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae due to suspension, South Korea struggled to contain Jordan’s relentless attacking prowess, particularly in the first half.
A disallowed goal from Son Heung-min and a VAR intervention further frustrated South Korea’s attempts to gain momentum in the match.
Jordan capitalized on defensive lapses early in the second half, with Tamari capitalizing on a mistake to set up Al-Naimat for a composed finish.
Tamari then showcased his individual brilliance, weaving past South Korean defenders before unleashing a precise curling shot to extend Jordan’s lead.
Despite South Korea’s reputation for late-game heroics, they were unable to mount a comeback against a resolute Jordanian side, leaving manager Jurgen Klinsmann facing scrutiny from disappointed fans.
