Toni Kroos has saved Germany from the cusp of World Cup elimination with a spectacular last-gasp free kick to sink Sweden 2-1 in Sochi.
With their World Cup defence hanging very much in the balance, German Toni Kroos stepped up for his team in the sixth minute of injury time to secure the win.
After the shock loss to Mexico in their tournament opener, Germany needed a win to get back on track, but that looked a forlorn hope, as the Swedes took a first-half lead.
Kroos lost the ball in midfield and Ola Toivonen chipped the ball cleverly over German goalie Manual Neuer to open the account.
The titleholders equalised in the 48th minute, with Marco Reus getting a touch on the ball, as it bobbles across the area, guiding it into the net.
After a prolonged period of domination, the Real Madrid star slotted the winner from an acute angle to keep his side’s dreams of defending the Cup alive.
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