The defending World Cup champions Germany are out of the World Cup.
It was a game that embodied the magnificence of this tournament, a delight for the double-screener, as Sweden's 3-0 victory over Mexico saw both sides progress from group F while South Korea's 2-0 win over Germany ensured Joachim Löw's side were knocked out.
Kim Young-gwon's late goal forced Germany to go in search of two goals, and they were subsequently caught on the break by a Son Heung-min 96 minute goal.
GOAL South Korea #KOR 1-0 #GER
The goal that put Germany out of the World Cup. Initially disallowed but overturned after VAR review.#RTEsoccerhttps://t.co/Kg8U2GxdoO pic.twitter.com/mWNfAB8mBe
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 27, 2018
It took a VAR review after the linesman initially ruled out the first goal for offside, but the referee reversed the decision.
Manuel Neuer then got caught out for the final nail in the German's coffin by Spurs striker Son.
Second goal for Korea as the German keeper was up the field. Son Heung-Min with the easiest of finishes.#RTEsoccerhttps://t.co/Kg8U2GxdoO pic.twitter.com/HUdVAgJvfF
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 27, 2018
Four of the last five defending #WorldCup champions have been knocked out at the group stage.
2002 France 🇫🇷
2010 Italy 🇮🇹
2014 Spain 🇪🇸
2018 Germany 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/B1nD5mmeEb— Indy Football (@IndyFootball) June 27, 2018
It means Sweden progress at the top team while Mexico go through as runners-up.
