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S. Korea beat Spain to make semis

South Korean soccer fans celebrate in downtown Seoul after South Korea defeated Spain in their 2002 World Cup quarterfinal.

KWANGJU, South Korea -- South Korea have become the first Asian team to make the World Cup semifinals after beating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the game had finished 0-0.

Joaquin Sanchez missed his kick for Spain leaving Korea's captain Hong Myung-Bo to shoot his side into the history books. They will meet Germany for a place in the final.

South Korea had not won a game at five previous trips to the finals. Their victory sparked another massive celebration in cities across the country.

Their coach, Guus Hiddink, said: "I can't describe the feeling. I'm so happy for the boys. More dreams have come true. We'll have a little glass of champagne now and what comes tomorrow comes tomorrow."

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Overjoyed South Korean fans flooded the streets after the game. In downtown Seoul, over a half million fans erupted with chants of "Dae Han Min Kuk!" -- "Republic of Korea!" (Full story)

Spain's coach Jose Antonio Camacho was less gracious, attacking the referee for disallowing Spanish goals. Furious Spanish players crowded round officials at the end.

"I thought the referee would be fairer in a quarterfinal match like this. We fought to the end and went out because South Korea were luckier than us," Camancho said.(Full Story)

"I am just sorry we couldn't go any further."

The match had been tight and the nearest either side came was when Fernando Morientes hit a post in extra-time.

South Korea shaded Spain for possession, but seemed to lack penetration up front, although striker Ahn Jung-hwan was a handful for the Spanish defence.

South Korea now meet Germany in the semifinals. (Full story)