Match day 3 for Group F and E promises to give a cracker of
conclusion for both of these groups. South Korea have lost both of their
matches at the World Cup so far but they do still have a chance of qualifying for
the round of 16. For that to happen, they will have to beat Germany and hope
Sweden lose to Mexico. It will then come down to goal difference and South Korea
currently have -2. Germany's situation is less complicated, as the defending
champions will advance through to the round of 16 if they beat South Korea. If
Sweden better their result, Joachim Low's side are going home early - and it
could come down to goal difference or head-to-head record if both games end
with a draw. Sweden have to win against Mexico to qualify. Mexico need only a
point to go through to the round of 16 and such a result would also see them
top Group F. If they lose to Sweden and Germany defeat South Korea by a
two-goal margin, then it will be they who go through instead of Mexico.
In Group E, Brazil will face Serbia Brazil at least need a
point to qualify for the next round. A win for Serbia would guarantee their
progression to the next round but a draw can be enough too but they would need some
help from Costa Rica, they will hope that Costa Rica beat Switzerland in their
match. Switzerland only need to draw against Costa Rica for them to qualify for
the round of 16.
South Korea 2-0 Germany
Full Time: South Korea 2-0 Germany The Champions are out of
the World Cup. They are shell shocked, Germany are in disbelief. South Korea's Kim
Young-gwon scored in added time following a video review and Son Heung-min
added another goal just before the final whistle. South Koreans defended
phenomenally through out the match and deserved all three points. For the
fourth time in five World Cup tournaments, the defending champions exit the
competition at the group stage. Both teams failed to qualify for the next
round. South Korea finished third in the group and Germany shockingly at the
bottom of the group.
Mexico 0-3 Sweden
Sweden stun Mexico. Comprehensive victory for the Swedes, as
they cement their place in the next round. Goals from Augustinsson his first
international goal, penalty scored by Granqvist and an own goal by Alvarez.
Still Mexico go through to the next round courtesy Germany's defeat. Sweden
unexpectedly finished top of the group. Mexico came second. The whole got
reshuffled in match day 3, as the Swedes who were third finished top. Germany
who were second finished bottom. Korea finished third were at the bottom and
Mexico who were at the top of the group came second.
Brazil 2-0 Serbia
FULL-TIME: SERBIA 0-2 BRAZIL. Brazil run out deserved
winners to book their place in the last-16. Serbia piled bodies forward and
began to put pressure on the Brazil defense early in the second half before
Silva added to Paulinho's goal, rising at the front post to power a header in
at the near post, following Neymar's corner. The second goal seemed to knock
the fight out of Serbia and Brazil were allowed to move the ball around with
comfort and see out the last 20 minutes untroubled. Serbia battled hard to stay
in it prior to that but found Alisson and the Brazil defense to be in fine
form.
Costa Rica 2-2 Switzerland
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