In the second meeting of Group F - the second victory by a minimal margin. This time, Sweden achieved a 1-0 victory over South Korea.
With three points earned, Sweden shares the first place with Mexican footballers, who defeated Germany yesterday.
In the first half, the Swedish team clearly controlled the course of the match. The Swedes had a great opportunity to score in the 21st minute. However, Marcus Berg, who had an ideal opportunity, shot straight at the South Korean goalkeeper Hyun-Woo Cho from a few meters away.
M. Berg had another chance at the end of the first half, but the footballer struggling in a tight angle could not make a successful shot.
After the break, the Swedes continued to be dangerous, but then South Korea also had a chance to score. However, Ja-Cheol Koo's header was not accurate.
Everything turned upside down in the 63rd minute when Min-Woo Kim brought down Andreas Granqvist in the penalty area. Although the referee did not immediately award a penalty, with the help of the VAR, a penalty kick was given to South Korea.
It was successfully converted by Andreas Granqvist, who put Sweden ahead 1-0.
After the goal, the Swedes gave the initiative to their opponents. They actively attacked the Swedes, but did not pose a significant threat to the opponent's goalkeeper in the remaining time.
Sweden 1-0 South Korea
65' [1-0] A. Granqvist (penalty kick)
