South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 to reach Asian Cup final

South Korea's Son Heung-min fights for the ball with Iraq's Ahmed Ibrahim during their Asian Cup semi-final soccer match at the Stadium Australia in Sydney January 26, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Reed (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

South Korea moved a step closer to burying their 55-year Asian Cup hoodoo when they grabbed a goal in each half to beat Iraq 2-0 on Monday and set up a final against Australia or United Arab Emirates.

Lee Jeong-hyeop gave the Taegeuk Warriors the lead with a 20th minute header and defender Kim Young-gwon lashed the second into the net five minutes after the break as the South Koreans reached the final for the first time since 1988.