KWANGJU, South Korea — South Korea's World Cup dream continues in incredible fashion.
After grinding out a 0-0 draw with Spain here on Saturday, surviving 30 minutes of extra time and holding their collective nerve, the South Koreans scored every one of their spot-kicks and goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae saved Joaquin's effort, as the Koreans won the penalty shootout 5-3.
South Korea — 150 to 1 outsiders before the tournament got under way — now travel to Seoul for Tuesday's semifinal against Germany. And players and fans alike are still pinching themselves to see if it is real.
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