SYDNEY (AP) — Australia's victory over South Korea in the Asian Cup final on Saturday capped a remarkable period for a nation which is only just awakening to the possibilities that membership of Asia provides — on and off the field. Inside three months Australia has catapulted itself to the forefront of the Asian football confederation, the world's largest. Watched by a 76,385-strong crowd, Australia's 2-1 defeat of two-time champion South Korea in extra time at Sydney's Olympic stadium was the country's first Asian Cup title since moving to the Asian zone from Oceania in 2006. It continued a run of strong performances at the quadrennial continental championships for Australia, which includes a final appearance in 2011 where it eventually lost to Japan 1-0 in extra time. "The goal should be for this confederation to break the European and South American monopoly on the World Cup," said Australia coach Ange Postecoglou after guiding the Socceroos to its breakthrough victory.Read more on NewsOK.com