FIFA World Cup 2018: Toni Kroos winner gives Germany lifeline

A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup last 16. Kroos curled in a superb strike from an indirect free kick to grab the three points for the four-times world champions who are now level with Sweden in Group F on three points and behind Mexico who have six. Sweden took the lead in the 32nd minute when Ola Toivonen finished confidently after Germany's Toni Kroos gave the ball away in midfield. Marco Reus equalised in the 48th minute, meeting a low cross from Timo Werner, and despite having Jerome Boateng sent off in the 82nd minute, Germany found their winner from Kroos.

Updated on: Jun 24, 2018 10:59 PM IST

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Germany's Toni Kroos (R) celebrates scoring their second goal vs Mexico with Antonio Rudiger at the Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia on June 23, 2018. (REUTERS)

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Sweden's Ola Toivonen celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates. (REUTERS)

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Germany's Marco Reus celebrates scoring their first goal and the game’s equaliser. (REUTERS)

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Germany's Jerome Boateng walks off the pitch after he was shown a red card by referee Szymon Marciniak. (REUTERS)

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Germany's Toni Kroos scores their second goal past Sweden's Robin Olsen. (REUTERS)

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Germany's Toni Kroos (C) celebrates scoring their second goal with Marco Reus (R) and Antonio Rudiger (L). (REUTERS)

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Germany coach Joachim Low and Toni Kroos celebrate after the match. (REUTERS)

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Sweden's Andreas Granqvist looks dejected after the match. (REUTERS)

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Germany fans react as they watch the match at public viewing area at Brandenburg Gate. (REUTERS)

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Sweden fans look dejected after the match. (REUTERS)