Match report

Germany Defeats Sweden 2-1 in World Cup Thriller

Germany
Germany
2–1
FT
Sweden
Sweden
Jun 23, 2018

In a tightly contested match at the 2018 World Cup, Germany managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Sweden. Sweden took the lead early in the game through O. Toivonen, but Germany's M. Reus and T. Kroos scored crucial goals to turn the game in their favor. The match was filled with twists, including a red card for J. Boateng, but Germany's resilience ultimately prevailed.

Key Facts

  • • Sweden took the lead in the 32nd minute with a goal from O. Toivonen, assisted by V. Claesson.
  • • Germany leveled the score in the 48th minute with a goal from M. Reus, assisted by M. Gómez.
  • • Germany secured the victory in the 90th minute with a goal from T. Kroos, assisted by M. Reus.
  • • J. Boateng received a red card in the 82nd minute for a foul, leaving Germany a man down.
  • • The match ended with a final score of Germany 2-1 Sweden.

Lineups

Germany

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 17 J. Boateng (D)
  • 16 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 19 S. Rudy (M)
  • 3 J. Hector (D)
  • 7 J. Draxler (M)
  • 18 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 13 T. Müller (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)
  • 9 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 İ. Gündoğan
  • 23 M. Gómez
  • 20 J. Brandt
  • 2 M. Plattenhardt
  • 4 M. Ginter
  • 5 M. Hummels
  • 6 S. Khedira
  • 10 M. Özil
  • 12 K. Trapp
  • 14 L. Goretzka
  • 15 N. Süle
  • 22 M. ter Stegen

Sweden

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Olsen (G)
  • 4 A. Granqvist (D)
  • 2 M. Lustig (D)
  • 3 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 6 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 7 S. Larsson (M)
  • 8 A. Ekdal (M)
  • 17 V. Claesson (M)
  • 9 M. Berg (F)
  • 20 O. Toivonen (F)
  • 10 E. Forsberg (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Durmaz
  • 11 J. Guidetti
  • 22 I. Thelin
  • 5 M. Olsson
  • 12 K. Johnsson
  • 13 G. Svensson
  • 14 F. Helander
  • 15 O. Hiljemark
  • 16 E. Krafth
  • 18 P. Jansson
  • 19 M. Rohdén
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt

Timeline

  1. Germany
    31' Germany subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Rudy · On: I. Gundogan
  2. Sweden
    32' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Toivonen · Assist: V. Claesson
  3. Germany
    46' Germany subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Draxler · On: M. Gómez
  4. Germany
    48' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reus · Assist: M. Gómez
  5. Sweden
    52' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ekdal

    Foul

  6. Germany
    71' Germany Card · Yellow Card
    J. Boateng

    Foul

  7. Sweden
    74' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Claesson · On: J. Durmaz
  8. Sweden
    78' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Toivonen · On: J. Guidetti
  9. Germany
    82' Germany Card · Yellow Card
    J. Boateng

    Foul

  10. Germany
    82' Germany Card · Red Card
    J. Boateng

    Foul

  11. Germany
    87' Germany subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hector · On: J. Brandt
  12. Germany
    90'+5 Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kroos · Assist: M. Reus
  13. Sweden
    90' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    S. Larsson

    Foul

  14. Sweden
    90' Sweden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Berg · On: I. Kiese

Match Stats

Stat Germany Sweden
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 89% 69%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 676 222
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 75% 25%
Accurate Passes 600 154
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sweden's early goal by O. Toivonen gave them an early advantage, but Germany responded with a goal from M. Reus just before halftime.
  • ▸ T. Kroos's late goal sealed the victory for Germany, despite the team playing a man down after J. Boateng was shown a red card.