Andreas Granqvist's goal from the penalty spot brought the Swedes three points in a match with South Korea (1: 0).
In the first round in the F quartet there were teams of Sweden and South Korea. Both teams already knew that the Mexicans defeated the German team, so the situation in the group became more complicated. As for the starting lineups, Victor Lindelef was unable to take part in the match, and his place was taken by Pontus Jansson. Starry Dream of Hong Min expected to take place in the attack of nominal guests.
From the first minutes, the team of South Korea seized the territorial advantage and delivered to the opponent significant difficulties. At the end of fifteen minutes of the game, wards Janne Andersson were able to push the game away from their gates. The team quickly created the moment when Berg was the first on the ball and a strike from five meters could not beat the goalkeeper of the team of South Korea.
An annoying episode occurred when Pak Chu-Ho tried to keep the ball within the field and got hurt. Under the curtain of the inning, the Swedes actively attacked, and the nominal guests hoped for quick counter-attacks. However, until the break, the account has not changed. The beginning of the second half passed under the dictation of the Swedish team, and the score was opened in the middle of the half, when Andreas Granqvist confidently realized the penalty kick.
The team of South Korea tried to find a gap in the defense of the enemy, but the Swedes defended competently and did not give space to Son Hong Minu and Co.. In addition, a series of substitutions from both teams and at all significantly reduced the pace of the game. However, in compensated time, Hwang Chi Chang struck his head from an excellent position, but did not hit the target with a goal. The final whistle recorded the victory of the Swedes.
Sweden - South Korea 1: 0 Goals:
Granqvist, 65 (with a penalty).
Sweden: Olsen-Lustig, Granquist, Augustinesson, Jansson-Claesson, Larsson (Swenson, 81), Ekdal (Hilemark, 71), Forsberg-Toivonen (Telin, 77), Berg.
South Korea: Cho Hen Wu - Lee Yong, Chan Heng Su, Kim Yong Gwon, Park Chu Ho (Kim Ming Y, 29) - Lee Jae Sung, Ki Song Yong, Ku Cha Chol (Lee Sun Woo, 73) - Song Hyun Min, Kim Sin Uk (Chung Wu Yen, 67), Hwang Chi Chang.
Warnings: Claesson - Hwan Hee Chan, Kim Sin Uk.