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Defending champions Germany have been eliminated from the 2018 World Cup after losing to South Korea in Kazan.
Kim Young-gwon's 92nd-minute goal, awarded after a video assistant referee decision, left four-time winners Germany on the brink of elimination.
Then six minutes into stoppage time, with Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in possession in the opponents' half, Ju Se-jong gained control of the ball, launched it forward and Son Heung-min tapped into an empty net to score the second.


It is the first time since 1938 that a Germany or West Germany side has not advanced beyond the first section of the tournament, as Joachim Low's side - top of Fifa's world rankings - finish bottom of Group F.
Sweden finish top of the group, with Mexico second, and South Korea third.
Eighty years ago, Germany lost 4-2 in a replay against Switzerland to go out in the first round when it was a straight knockout tournament, but their 2018 exit was the first time Germany had ever failed to make it through the group stage.


Wasteful Germany's missed chances cost them

With Sweden winning 3-0 against Mexico in the other Group F game, and it being goalless in Kazan, Germany knew they had to score in a frantic finish.
A win for Germany would have edged Mexico out on goal difference - but the drama came at the other end as Kim put the ball into the net, although it was initially ruled out for offside.
However, the VAR review showed the ball had deflected into Kim's path off of a German player - Toni Kroos - and the goal was given.
With Germany desperately looking for a goal to get back in the match, Neuer joined the attack.
But he was caught out as a long ball left Tottenham forward Son with the simple task of walking the ball into the net to spark jubilant celebrations among the Asian side, even though their elimination had already been confirmed.


The Germans will regret their wastefulness in front of goal when the game was goalless.
South Korea's goalkeeper Cho Hyeon-woo made a fine one-handed save from Leon Goretzka's header and Timo Werner volleyed wide from near the penalty shot.
Mats Hummels headed over the top when unmarked six yards out in the closing stages, before South Korea's two late goals.
It means Germany's hopes of becoming the first team to retain the World Cup since Brazil's victories in 1958 and 1962 ended in embarrassing fashion.
South Korea out, but still celebrate a memorable win

South Korea went into the match with no points from their opening two games after losing 1-0 to Sweden and 2-1 to Mexico.
However, they had a mathematical chance of qualifying for the last 16 for only the third time in 10 competition appearances, although they needed Mexico to beat Sweden.
South Korea had the first chance when Jung Woo-young's free-kick was fumbled by Neuer, who punched clear bravely as Son tried to convert the rebound.
The Tottenham forward also lashed a volley wide when it was goalless, before being booked in the second half as referee Mark Geiger thought he had dived in an attempt to win a penalty.
Even though the score in Ekaterinburg ended South Korea's hopes of going through, they still sensed a memorable win over Germany.
The team ranked 57th in the world achieved that victory thanks to the two late goals, both of which were celebrated as if they had qualified themselves.
More to follow.



Line-ups

South Korea

  • 23Cho Hyun-Woo
  • 2Lee Yong
  • 5Yun Young-Sun
  • 19Kim Young-Gwon
  • 14Hong Chul
  • 17Lee Jae-SungBooked at 23mins
  • 20Jang Hyun-Soo
  • 15Jung Woo-YoungBooked at 9mins
  • 18Moon Seon-MinBooked at 48mins
    Substituted forJu Se-Jongat 69'minutes
  • 7Son Heung-MinBooked at 65mins
  • 13Koo Ja-Cheol
    Substituted forHwang Hee-Chanat 56'minutes
    Substituted forKo Yo-Hanat 79'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1Kim Seung-gyu
  • 3Jung Seung-Hyun
  • 4Oh Ban-Suk
  • 6Park Joo-Ho
  • 8Ju Se-Jong
  • 9Kim Shin-Wook
  • 10Lee Seung-Woo
  • 11Hwang Hee-Chan
  • 12Kim Min-Woo
  • 16Ki Sung-yueng
  • 21Kim Jin-hyeon
  • 22Ko Yo-Han


Germany

  • 1Neuer
  • 18Kimmich
  • 15Süle
  • 5Hummels
  • 3Hector
    Substituted forBrandtat 78'minutes
  • 6Khedira
    Substituted forGomezat 58'minutes
  • 8Kroos
  • 14Goretzka
    Substituted forMüllerat 63'minutes
  • 10Özil
  • 11Reus
  • 9Werner

Substitutes

  • 2Plattenhardt
  • 4Ginter
  • 7Draxler
  • 12Trapp
  • 13Müller
  • 16Rüdiger
  • 19Rudy
  • 20Brandt
  • 21Gündogan
  • 22ter Stegen
  • 23Gomez



Referee:Mark Geiger
Attendance:41,835




Match Stats

Home TeamSouth KoreaAway TeamGermany
PossessionHome26%Away74%ShotsHome12Away28Shots on TargetHome5Away6CornersHome3Away9FoulsHome16Away7


Live Text

Posted at
Match ends, Korea Republic 2, Germany 0.



Full Time

Posted at 90'+10'
Second Half ends, Korea Republic 2, Germany 0.




Posted at 90'+9'
Mats Hummels (Germany) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Thomas Müller following a corner.



Posted at 90'+9'
Corner, Germany. Conceded by Jang Hyun-Soo.



Posted at 90'+9'
Attempt blocked. Mats Hummels (Germany) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.



Posted at 90'+8'
Attempt saved. Julian Brandt (Germany) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Toni Kroos.



Posted at 90'+8'
Attempt blocked. Thomas Müller (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mario Gomez.




Goal!

Posted at 90'+6'
Goal! Korea Republic 2, Germany 0. Son Heung-Min (Korea Republic) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ju Se-Jong following a fast break.



Posted at 90'+6'
Toni Kroos (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.



Posted at 90'+6'
Foul by Ju Se-Jong (Korea Republic).



Posted at 90'+5'
Attempt missed. Mats Hummels (Germany) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Thomas Müller with a headed pass.



Posted at 90'+3'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.



Posted at 90'+3'
Video Review: Goal. Referee decision on field cancelled.



Posted at 90'+2'
Delay in match (Germany). Video Review.




Goal!

Posted at 90'+2'
Goal! Korea Republic 1, Germany 0. Kim Young-Gwon (Korea Republic) left footed shot from very close range to the top right corner following a corner.



Posted at 90'+1'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.



Posted at 90'
Delay in match Lee Yong (Korea Republic) because of an injury.



Posted at 90'
Corner, Korea Republic. Conceded by Niklas Süle.



Posted at 90'
Attempt blocked. Lee Jae-Sung (Korea Republic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lee Yong.



Posted at 89'
Attempt saved. Jung Woo-Young (Korea Republic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ko Yo-Han.



Posted at 88'
Attempt saved. Toni Kroos (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.



Posted at 87'
Joshua Kimmich (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.



Posted at 87'
Foul by Son Heung-Min (Korea Republic).



Posted at 87'
Attempt missed. Mats Hummels (Germany) with an attempt from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Mesut Özil with a cross.



Posted at 86'
Corner, Korea Republic. Conceded by Niklas Süle.



Posted at 84'
Attempt missed. Toni Kroos (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Mesut Özil.



Posted at 84'
Attempt blocked. Julian Brandt (Germany) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Müller.



Posted at 84'
Joshua Kimmich (Germany) wins a free kick in the defensive half.



Posted at 84'
Foul by Ko Yo-Han (Korea Republic).



Posted at 83'
Attempt missed. Marco Reus (Germany) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Mesut Özil.



Posted at 82'
Attempt missed. Thomas Müller (Germany) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joshua Kimmich with a cross.



Posted at 80'
Offside, Germany. Mario Gomez tries a through ball, but Marco Reus is caught offside.



Substitution

Posted at 79'
Substitution, Korea Republic. Ko Yo-Han replaces Hwang Hee-Chan.



Posted at 78'
Attempt missed. Son Heung-Min (Korea Republic) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lee Jae-Sung following a fast break.



Substitution

Posted at 78'
Substitution, Germany. Julian Brandt replaces Jonas Hector.



Posted at 77'
Corner, Germany. Conceded by Jung Woo-Young.



Posted at 74'
Corner, Germany. Conceded by Kim Young-Gwon.



Posted at 70'
Foul by Thomas Müller (Germany).



Posted at 70'
Hong Chul (Korea Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.



Posted at 70'
Attempt missed. Toni Kroos (Germany) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Joshua Kimmich.




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