A Brutal Missed Call Cost Sweden A Huge Opportunity Against Germany In The World Cup

Hannah Mckay/Reuters Germany beat Sweden, 2-1, in the second round of group play at the World Cup with a gorgeous free-kick goal in the final minute of stoppage time. The match had huge implications as a win by Sweden would have secured their spot in the knockout stage and eliminated the defending World Cup champions. Sweden was robbed of an excellent opportunity to win or draw the match when the referee missed a blatant foul in the penalty area early in the first half. Despite the use of VAR at the World Cup, the play was never reviewed. Germany beat Sweden, 2-1, in a crucial Group F match at the World Cup on Saturday and a missed call may have cost Sweden a huge shot to upset or draw with the defending champs and secure a place in the knockout stage. In the 12th minute of the match, the referee appeared to miss an obvious foul on Germany in the penalty box.

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