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No need to gloat over Germany woe, says Sweden boss Andersson

Germany's World Cup demise held no special significance for Sweden boss Janne Andersson despite the sides' tempestuous encounter in Sochi.

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson insists there was no gloating on the part of his team over Germany's World Cup elimination.

Toni Kroos netted a free-kick deep into stoppage time to snatch a dramatic group-stage win over Sweden in Sochi, with the alleged goading celebrations of Germany's backroom team drawing anger from Andersson's bench.

But it was Sweden who had the last laugh, beating Mexico 3-0 to seal top spot in Group F as the reigning champions crashed out after a remarkable 2-0 loss against South Korea.