A header from striker Harry Kewell three minutes from the end of extra-time gave Australia [ Images ] a 1-0 victory over holders Iraq in their Asian Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
The entertaining match at the Al Sadd Stadium looked to be heading to penalties after both sides squandered a number of opportunities before Kewell was left unmarked to direct his header home after a beautifully flighted ball from Matt McKay.
Australia, the highest FIFA [ Images ] ranked side in the tournament at 26th, will play Uzbekistan in the semi-finals at the Khalifa Stadium on Tuesday (1625 GMT).
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