Asian Cup 2015 Final: Date, Time, Live Stream for Australia vs. South Korea

Hosts Australia must overcome South Korea to lift the 2015 Asian Cup on home soil. That won't be easy considering the form their opponent has been in during the tournament.

Before delving into a preview, here are the relevant viewing and schedule details:

Date: Friday, January 30

Time: 11 p.m. (AEDT) /  9 a.m. (GMT) / 4 a.m. (ET): Both Saturday, January 31

Live Stream: Eurosport Player.

Preview

This final will be the classic clash between attack and defence. The host nation has been in free-scoring form throughout the tournament, per the competition's official Twitter feed:

But the Socceroos' prowess in front of goal is sure to be tested by the meanest defence at this Asian Cup:

Yet South Korea will find it difficult to be so miserly against an Australia team that's been getting goals from everywhere. The 2-0 semi-final win against United Arab Emirates was a prime example.

West Bromwich Albion defender Jason Davidson added a goal to an early strike from centre-back Trent Sainsbury, per Sky Sports. The PEC Zwolle defender was given the highest rating for the Socceroos by ESPN FC reporter Mike Wise.

The Australian defence has certainly been solid during recent matches. Of course, it helps to have the experienced presence of Mile Jedinak playing in front.

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The Crystal Palace midfielder combines rugged strength with underrated quality on the ball. At his best, he can dictate possession via calm, assured passing.

Jedinak could play a key role in helping to slow the game down against a high-energy South Korea squad that likes to press all over the pitch.

Of course, South Korea boasts its own midfield pass-master, in the form of Swansea City's Ki Sung-Yueng. He's technically sound and composed in possession. Expect the 26-year-old to be his nation's chief string-puller in the final.

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The one-time Celtic and Sunderland playmaker has already cited his team's "mental strength" as the answer to Australia's brawn, per The Times of India.

His combination with creative and mercurial forward Son Heung-Min will be critical for South Korea. The latter is his nation's best attacking outlet.

The gifted 22-year-old's pace and trickery will present a tougher challenge than the Australian defence has previously faced at this tournament.

Prediction: Australia 2-1 South Korea

Whenever there's a classic clash of styles, something usually gives. That will be the story here as the Socceroos will do what they've managed to do all tournament: Find goals from anywhere in the team.