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Five things we've learned: Sweden 1-0 Korea Republic

Sweden beat Korea Republic 1-0 after VAR determined a penalty should be awarded which was calmly slotted home by Andreas Granqvist.

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BOTH SIDES ARE UP FOR A BATTLE

The game was certainly physical with both sides making plenty of challenges with 43 fouls being committed across the match.

PENALTIES ARE KEY

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Penalty decisions have affected several matches including Portugal V Spain as well as this one. VAR has proved it's worth as the referee got word to pull back play to award Sweden the penalty that ultimately decided their victory.

KOREA REPUBLIC ARE LOOKING AT AN EXIT

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Many considered this Korea Republic's must-win game, they now have to face current World Cup holders Germany and Mexico who beat Germany last night. Will they be able to get out of Group F?

SWEDEN'S STRIKERS CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE FOR GOALS

Toivonen started as striker today Credit: AP

A striker didn't score for Sweden in any of their World Cup qualifiers and today it was center back Granqvist who was on the score-sheet.

SWEDEN COULD PLAY FOR A DRAW AGAINST GERMANY

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Germany's loss to Mexico puts Sweden in a very good position and they could play for a draw when the teams meet in Sochi on Sunday.

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