South Korea 2- Germany 0
Asian giant South Korea caused the major upset of the World Cup 2018 knocking out reigning champion and one of current tournament favorites Germany.
In the do or die match for Germany, South Korea crushed them with two added time goals proving many soccer gurus wrong. The Champions of World Cup 2014 and winners of four world cup title of the past made the most unceremonious first round exit.
In the first group match, Germany was surprised by Mexico beating them 0-1. It was general conception that strong Germany would bounce back on time. They went all out for the win in yesterdays match. Many opportunities came their way for scoring but none availed. South Korea fighting doggedly could keep the goal hungry German bull dogs at bay. Finally in the injury added time South Korea scored twice to send Germany packing bags back home. Switzerland and Mexico advanced from the group and defending champions finished at the bottom below South Korea.
South Korea made its country and all Asians proud humiliating the champions of world at Kazan Arena. Both the goals came in the stoppage time with Kim Young-Gwon (90+2 minutes) and Son-Heung –Min (90+6 minutes). The Korean defence was rock solid and goal keeper Cho Hyun –Woo stood like the Himalayan mountain below the bar .He thwarted waves of German attacks also like rock of Gibraltar. German autocrat Adolf Hitler made historic mistakes in attacking and entering Soviet Republic late into the winter. Allied forces taking advantage beat the Germans black and blue taking advantage of severe cold winter. . Another German team expected to defend their world title was caught napping in same country after so many years.
This tournament for the very outset experienced discomforting experiences of tournament favorites .Germany, Argentina, Spain all were in a bit of bother. Spain and Argentina managed to over come the trauma. But Germany succumbed.
Germany came to the tournament as favorites but left as wooden spooners. This is the first time since 1938 Germany has been eliminated from the first round of world cup. Despite of possessing top quality players in all positions such a disaster would cause serious inquests. Germans look weak, nervy and indecisive through out the match. They dominated the possessions, had plethora of chances but could not convert any of them.
No one in their right minds would have predicted this. The well-oiled German machine, packed to the hilt with some of the biggest names in football, has played exactly opposite to what they looked like on paper.
South Korea deserved this win. They were on Germany's throats throughout the match. They let them keep possession and pounced on the counter whenever they could. They have avoided finishing bottom of the table in Group F, something that cannot be said about the defending champions.
Group F Final Standing
Teams Played Won Drew Lost GF GA Points
Sweden 3 2 0 1 5 2 6
Mexico 3 2 0 1 3 3 6
South Korea 3 1 0 2 2 3 3
Germany 3 1 0 2 2 4 3
Sweden will now play with Switzerland and Mexico will find tournament favorite Germany in the group of 16.
We are sure this match will be discussed for years and years. It will create serious inquest. This German team in 2014 inflicted 7-1 humiliation to favorite Brazil in their own back yards. What an opportunity could be witnessing Germany Brazil meeting again in the knock out stage once more. Brazil is right there but Germans are already gone. Germans had a very poor preparation leading to the world cup. They were looking hesitant and rusty.
Mexico had shaken them in the very first match from where they could not recover. But getting humiliated to South Korea must be a seismic disaster. Germany is not only reigning champion but also the highest FIFA ranked country. Bravo South Koreans for heroic performance.
BDST: 0941 HRS, JUN 28, 2018
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