Germany’s Kroos steal a late winner

Germany 2                                                 Sweden 1

Reus (48’), Kroos (90’+5)                     Toivonen (32’)

Toni Kroos’ injury-time winner against Sweden revives Germany’s hopes of progressing to the last 16.

Ola Toivonen’s first-half lob had left Joachim Low’s side facing elimination but Marco Reus, prodded in an equaliser as Germany finally woke up and assumed control after the interval.

The Germans then had Jerome Boateng sent off late on for a second yellow card but continued to chase the game for a positive result.

Kross finally trapped a free-kick short to Reus before sweeping the return pass into the top right hand corner from left of the penalty area.

Germany play South Korea in Kazan in their final Group F match at 15:00 BST on Wednesday with Mexico facing Sweden in Ekaterinburg at the same time.