1 -time champions Iran beat Iraq to reach last eight at Asian Cup . Ghotbi second-half winner puts Iran through ahead of final Group D match . North Korea need to beat defending champions Iraq in Wednesday 's last game . Second -placed United Arab Emirates snatch last-gasp 1 -0 win over United Arab Emirates in last eight 's other game .
Three-time champions Iran beat North Korea to reach last eight at Asian Cup . Karim Ansari Fard 's second-half winner puts Iran through ahead of final Group D match . North Korea need to beat defending champions Iraq in Wednesday 's last game . Second-placed Iraq snatch last-gasp 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates in Saturday 's other game .