A penalty in the 65th minute secured the 1-0 victory for Sweden against an unstable Korea Republic. Sweden controlled the match from the start, holding on to a steady 56% possession throughout the first 45 minutes. The Asian side, on the other hand, failed match their opponents, attempting merely four shots, and zero on target. The second half saw Korea Republic struggle as the players were unable to find their rhythm and coordinate with each other to find the back of the net. Then, an exasperated Kim Min-woo aggressively blocked Viktor Claesson’s efforts from within the box, earning Sweden the penalty.
FIFA World Cup Day Five Recap: Sweden defeats Korea Republic 1-0 on VAR-awarded penalty
