Germany Win 2-1 Against Sweden in Last-Gasp Victory

Date: 24 June 2018 - 20:31

News ID: ۵۴۳۴۰

Moscow (Dispatches)  -Germany, despite being a man down have snatched a last-gasp victory against Sweden to keep their World Cup alive.
Germany scored in the 95th minute to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against a battling the Swedish side, despite having had a man sent off.
Germany realistically had to win to remain in the World Cup as a loss would see them straight out and a draw would see them three points behind Sweden, with Sweden facing Mexico in their last game who would have already qualified. Sweden took the lead through an excellent Ola Toivonen goal as Claesson played a delightful ball in, Toivonen took a touch on his chest and then lifted the ball over an onrushing Manuel Neuer.
Germany equalized early in the second half through a Marco Reus goal, before having Jerome Boateng sent off for a second yellow card offence, they then won the game in the final minute with a free kick from Kroos. The Real Madrid midfielder shifted the ball into Reus and fired it into the far corner from his lay off.
This gives Germany a great chance of qualifying as they can defeat South Korea in their final game and this will ensure their progression.
Sweden can still qualify if they better Germany's result against South Korea or defeat Mexico and qualify ahead of them on goal difference.
***** Mark Ogden offers his instant analysis from outside Fisht Stadium in Sochi following Germany's last-gasp win over Sweden.