The pressure was on for the Germans when the referee whistled to signal the start of the game in the first half.
They had no choice but to win.
But things started going haywire when they conceded in the 32nd minute after Sweden's Toivonen pulled off a spectacular loop, sending Telstar 18 into the back of the net.
First half ended with Sweden in the lead.
Germany equalised in the 48th minute after a Mark Reus strike but that was not enough.
A draw of any kind would favour the Swedes.
Tense minutes elapsed and it was stoppage time.
Surely this would end in a draw, pushing Joakim Lou's boys into the brink of elimination.
Germany pressed hitting the pole several times.
And then one of their players was fouled outside the box.
The referee gave them a free kick and that is when Toni Kroos struck, sending a missile screaming into the net and handing Joakim Lou a much-needed 2-1 victory.
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