";s:4:"text";s:11088:" South Korea have been eliminated from the group stage at consecutive World Cup tournaments for the first time since they failed to progress from this stage in each of their first five appearances at the World Cup (1954, 1986, 1990, 1994 & 1998). This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. A lovely diagonal pass found Young-Joon Lee on the right, and his cross was met by the head of Jae-Sung Lee. Germany's tally of two goals scored at this World Cup is the second fewest managed by a defending champion in the competition, only ahead of France's zero in 2002. Sweden and Mexico have progressed from Group F after the Swedes' 3-0 win, while South Korea also exit the competition alongside Germany. They will demand the same tempo as against Sweden, but with a more clinical end product - and not quite so late! The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Reigning champions were on the brink of elimination before a sensational come back against Sweden while South Korea are heading home after two defeats. Son was involved again six minutes later.
Korea’s biggest threat comes from Spurs striker Heung-Min Son, who hit a screamer in their loss to Mexico. Germany have won all five of their World Cup games against Asian opponents, scoring 19 goals in total and keeping clean sheets in each of their last three. GERMANY were a minute or so from being dumped, before Toni Kroos’ last-second winner against the Swedes - potentially a goal that changed the destiny of the entire tournament. But for all they created plenty of chances, they were anything but the smooth, efficient machine we expect from them at the World Cup. Germany made five changes with Mats Hummels, Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil, Leon Goretzka and Niklas Sule coming into the XI. Defeat would set a World Cup worst run for them of five straight losses at the tournament. Holders Germany were dumped out of the World Cup after a late 2-0 defeat by South Korea, with VAR again playing a part. Woo-Young Jung delivered a superb free-kick that was spilled by the Germany captain, but he was able to get a fist to the loose ball and take it out of the path of the incoming Son at the near post. https://www.theguardian.com/.../world-cup-2018-south-korea-v-germany-live Subs used: Hee-Chan Hwang (5), Se-Jong Ju (6), Yo-Han Ko (5). South Korea have lost their last four World Cup matches in a row, their joint-worst run – they also lost four in a row between 1986 and 1990. Toni Kroos’ goal against Sweden was the latest goal scored by Germany in normal time at the World Cup (94:42) – Kroos has been involved in five goals in his last five World Cup games (3 goals, 2 assists). For other inquiries, Contact Us. Likely line-ups and teamtalks: Mats Hummels is likely to replace the banned Jerome Boateng, while Bayern team-mate Niklas Sule could partner him after Antonio Rudiger’s dodgy Swedish show.Neuer; Kimmich, Sule, Hummels, Hector; Gundogan, Kroos; Muller, Draxler, Reus; Werner. However, he was smothered by two Germany defenders and the loose ball landed to Son, but the Tottenham forward fired high over the crossbar. Jung Wooyoung is likely to replace him in midfield. The bottom line, though, is they fight on. The nation expects: For Germany, they never expect anything less than glory. South Korea had the two best chances of the opening period, the first coming in the 19th minute as Neuer was nearly made to pay for a terrible error. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Drama. Have your say on the game in the comments. Betway have Germany to beat South Korea 3-1 at juicy 9/1. They know the huge win they need to even have a sniff won’t happen and it is a case of salvaging pride before packing their bags. But there were goals to come at the other end, and the first was awarded with the help of VAR. Timo Werner is yet to make an impact on the World Cup, Huge group of Berlin fans go wild as Germany’s Toni Kroos scores 95th minute winner against Sweden, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). South Korea 2-0 Germany: World Cup holders dumped out, Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup, Man Utd leave Romero, Jones, Rojo out of CL squad, Calvert-Lewin set to start for England vs Wales, Rose, Fernandes out of Spurs' Europa squad, CL/EL squads: Ozil, Romero, Rose, Defoe left out, Ozil out of Arsenal's Europa League squad, Nev & Carra: The case for England's defence, Shaqiri in, Wilson out of Liverpool's CL squad, Thomas Muller in tears at the full-time whistle, Kim Young-gwon celebrates as South Korea take the lead against Germany, Watch how fans back in Germany reacted to their side's shock early exit from the World Cup, Jonas Hector is challenged by Jae-sung Lee and Hyun-soo Jang, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey.
Weakest links: For all their usual efficiency, Germany have looked a little shaky defensively and Jerome Boateng is suspended. South Korea basically expect very little now. View our online Press Pack. Korea Republic Germany began the second period strongly, and Hyun-Woo Jo was called into action three minutes after the restart. They must be wary of their marauding full backs leaving gaps, too. 20% - 20% of the goals scored in the 90th minute of World Cup matches have been scored at the 2018 World Cup (19/95). Korea have lacked creativity, as well as focusing a little too much on the muscle instead of the magic. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. While South Korea cannot say they had the better of the possession, they certainly had their fair share of chances - and of course the pick of the goals - and Son was involved for much of the attacking play. vs Germany. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Holders Germany were dumped out of the World Cup after a late 2-0 defeat by South Korea, with VAR again playing a part. But once they equalised, the Germans looked like a revitalised team, grabbing the winner and now they have the momentum going into their final group match. Son played a corner into the area, with Hyun-Soo Jang flicking the ball on - past Kroos - before Young-Sun Yun's touch put it into the path of Kim at the back post, who tapped home. The offside flag was initially raised, but after some discussions between referee Mark Geiger and his team in Moscow, VAR replays showed the ball took a touch off Kroos on the way through, meaning Kim was onside and the goal was given. Two of the three matches between South Korea and Germany have been at World Cup finals, with the Germans winning both contests (1994, 2002). This was Germany's first-ever defeat against an Asian nation in a World Cup match in what was their sixth such match. There was plenty of pressure on the shoulders of the South Korea captain heading into the tournament, and his final performance at the 2018 competition was one he and his country should be proud of. Germany are the fourth defending champions to be eliminated from the group stage at the World Cup in the last five tournaments (also France 2002, Italy 2010, Spain 2014). News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Son Heung-Min attempted eight shots in South Korea’s defeat to Mexico – three more than South Korea managed in their opening match against Sweden (five shots). With six minutes of added time indicated, Young-Gwon Kim (90+2) bundled home from a corner and although the goal was initially ruled out for offside, a VAR review showed the ball coming off the foot of Toni Kroos just before and the decision was reversed. Korea are without Ki Sung-yueng, who has a damaged calf. Man of the match: Heung-Min Son. Neuer was high up the field as Germany pressed for a goal, but was rounded by Ju before his long field pass was caught by the pacey run on Son, who slotted home into an empty net to seal the win and send Germany out. South Korea: Hyeon-Woo Jo (7), Yong Lee (7), Young-Sun Yun (7), Chul Hong (6), Young-Kwon Kim (7), Woo-Young Jung (7), Jae-Sung Lee (7), Seon-Min Moon (6), Hyun-Soo Jang (7), Heung-Min Son (8), Ja-Cheol Koo (6). The Germans lost their opening game to Mexico before a late win 2-1 against Sweden on Saturday, but they could not muster the same performance at the Kazan Arena and were punished for their lacklustre showing. Subs used: Gomez (6), Muller (5), Brandt (6). Best bet: After their loss to Mexico, Germany looked down and facing an incredible early World Cup exit. World Cup Match Report for Korea Republic v Germany on 27 June 2018, includes all goals and incidents. South Korea stunned Germany with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday, knocking the defending champion out of the World Cup. FIFA World Cup Group F. Sweden top group with 3-0 win against Mexico. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/IEd33PUADT. Germany had progressed past the group stage of the World Cup sixteen times in a row, but booked themselves a premature exit this year after losing to South Korea in stoppage time. Defending champions Germany are eliminated from the World Cup following defeat by South Korea, in one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Even so, second slot behind Mexico is likely - and they could still be out if Korea, already out barring an absolute miracle, pull off a sensational win. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Germany manager Joachim Low congratulates match winner Toni Kroos, South Korea face a tall order to progress after two defeats, All the latest action, news, goals and gossip from the World Cup.
World Cup 2018: South Korea vs Germany prediction, team news and preview with Group F up for grabs. The frantic finish continued five minutes later as South Korea added their second.