Key players in the Asian Cup final
KEY PLAYERS IN THE ASIAN CUP FINAL
TIM CAHILL (Australia): The Socceroos' leading scorer with three goals in the tournament. The 35-year-old remains the heart of the host nation and is the man most likely to produce a moment of brilliance.
SON HEUNG-MIN (South Korea): Has scored twice and produced nine shots on target in the cup. The classy mover has only started three times in five games in a calculated move to have him fresh and firing in the final.
MAT RYAN (Australia): The `keeper is enjoying a superb cup, conceding just two goals despite facing 17 shots. The 22-year-old's marshalling of defensive lines is almost as important as his razor-sharp reflexes.
KI SUNG-YEUNG (South Korea): The captain played a monster game in a man of the match display against the Socceroos in the group game. Midfielder with visionary disposal, evidenced by his passing accuracy rate of 93 per cent in the cup.
ROBBIE KRUSE (Australia): A teammate of Son Heung-Min at Bayer Leverkusen, the attacking midfielder's darting runs are a key plank of the Socceroos' style. Also wins plaudits from his coach for applying relentless defensive pressure.
KIM JIN-HYEON (South Korea): The goalkeeper has faced 13 shots, and made 13 saves, in the tournament. Was the difference last game against Australia with a string of top-shelf saves. Key reason why the Koreans are yet to cop a goal.
