China's Shao Jiayi celebrates after scoring against Iran in the Asian Cup semi-final in Beijing. China squeezed through to their first Asian Cup final in 20 years, downing 10-man Iran in a dramatic penalty shootout to set up a mouthwatering showdown against arch rivals Japan.(AFP/Goh Chai Hin)

词汇：

scoring n.得分

semi-final 半决赛

squeeze through 险胜

down v.击倒

dramatic adj.戏剧性的

penalty n.惩罚，（游戏，运动等中的）罚；【体】罚点球

shootout n.点球决胜负

mouthwatering adj.令人垂涎的

showdown n.决战（迫使一问题终了的事件，尤指一冲突）

arch adj.主要的；最重要的

rival n.竞争者，对手