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RARE PHOTOS: Desperate korea stare down asian cup nemesis japan | Rare Historical Photos

South Korea are targetting the big scalp of Japan at the Women's Asian Cup. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Sick of playing the role of Women's Asian Cup bridesmaids, underdogs South Korea are eager to end a decade-long wait to topple bitter rivals Japan and move a step closer to some elusive silverware.

Veteran defender Kim Hye-ri described her teammates as "desperate" to beat the Japanese ahead of Wednesday's semi-final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

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