South Korea edged closer toward its first Asian Cup title in over half a century Monday with a comfortable 2-0 win over Iraq in their semifinal in Sydney.

Goals in each half from Lee Jeong-hyeop and Kim Young-gwon did the damage in wet and windy conditions to set up a meeting with either hosts Australia or the United Arab Emirates in Saturday's final.

It will be South Korea's first appearance in the final since 1988. The Taeguk Warriors are bidding for their first continental championship since 1960.