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 . Sometimes if you have bad luck , you must force your luck to get it back . Second -placed United Arab Emirates snatch last-gasp 1 -0 win over United Arab Emirates in last eight 's other game .
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 .