After beating Oman 2-nil in the round of 16, and their good performance in the group stage, the 3-time champions head into the match against China eager to claim what would be the nations 1st continental crown since 1976.
Team Mellis last attempt for an AFC Asian Cup glory came to a dramatic end when they lost, on penalties, to Iraq, 4-years ago, in Australia.
Meanwhile, China have reached the quarterfinals with 2 wins and a single loss in the group stage, and defeating Thailand 2-1 in the round of 16. China played against Team Iran twice at the Russian World Cup qualifiers, finishing with a draw and a defeat.
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