Germany vs Sweden As it happened World Cup 2018: Toni Kroos goal breaks Swedish hearts
Follow all the action as Germany look to make up for their loss to Mexico
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Your support makes all the difference.Germany will be raring to get over their surprise 1-0 defeat they suffered against Mexico in their opening Group F game. Hirving Lozano scored the only goal of the game which had the German players scratching their heads and gazing at one-another with confused looks.
In their first game Sweden strolled past South Korea, Andreas Granqvist scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot. South Korea failed to register a single shot on target and will certainly be tested against a Germany attacking force with a point to prove.
Group F remains wide open which means anything other than a win for Germany would be a disaster.
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What time is it?
Germany vs Sweden kicks off at 19:00 in Sochi’s Fisht Olympic Stadium.
Where can I watch it?
ITV will be showing live coverage on ITV 1 and on the ITV hub.
Odds:
- Germany: 1/2
- Sweden: 6/1
- Draw: 10/3
Prediction:
Germany 1-0 Sweden. Two defeats in a row just doesn’t happen to Germany at World Cups and Joachim Low will be determined to have his side fired up to make up for previous mistakes. Sweden will make it tough, but ultimately their defensive barrier will not be able to withstand Germany’s attacks.
HALF TIME: Germany 0-1 Sweden
On the stroke of half-time, Sweden almost added to their lead, but Manuel Neuer saved them pushing Berg's effort part his post. Ola Toivonen's strike the difference at half-time, on what could be a historic game. Germany on the verge of a World Cup disaster.
Join us for the second half to see if they can turn it around...
SECOND HALF: Germany get us underway. Mario Gomez has replaced Julian Draxler during the break.
48 mins: GOAL! Germany 1-1 Sweden (Marco Reus)
Germany are back in it. Did we ever really doubt them? Reus bundles home from close range
51 mins: Free kick for Germany after a Lindelof foul, and Muller goes close with a header at the near post
53 mins: It's all getting a bit feisty. Ekdal picks up a yellow card for a late challenge
57 mins: Timo Werner with some good work down the left, and Hector cant connect properly with his cross, which Olsen collects
61 mins: Kimmich with a brilliant ball which alludes both Reus and Gomez in the area
65 mins: Toni Kroos growing into this one, his long range efforts have caused some panic, but his corner from Olsen's save was poor. Sweden struggling to get out, and need some fresh legs up front
70 mins: Germany look certain to score. But then we said that before the Swedish opener. However much they attack, they remain vulnerable to the Swedish counter
Forsberg tries to take them all on and Boateng picks up a yellow card for chopping him down
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