Sweden controlled most of the match with chances flying towards Marcus Berg and Pontus Jansson who both rued missing clear cut chances.

Korea goalkeeper Hyun-Woo was the only thing stopping South Korea from going down early. 

In the second half, Kim Min-Woo took down Sweden skipper Andreas Granqvist and the captain converted from the spot.

His side held on for a 1-0 victory. 

SWEDEN 

Robin Olsen - 6

Some routine saves were only needed of Olsen as Sweden dominated most of the match. 

Mikael Lustig - 6.5

Not a brilliant start as Korea peppered attacks down his right hand side. Multiple crosses flew in on his flank as Sweden started the match on the back foot. Gradually improved in the second half. 

Andreas Granqvist - 8

In the wars early, preventing Korea's threatening attacks from out wide. The 33-year old giant surged forward twice in fifteen minutes into Korea's penalty area. Placed his spot-kick into the bottom right corner to put Sweden ahead.

Ludwig Augustinsson - 6.5

Didn't have the best delivery but defended well on the left-hand side of Sweden's defence. Provided great cover for Granqvist as he traversed the midfield with his daring runs. 

Pontus Jansson - 6.5

Had an opportunity to score his first goal for his country in the 29th minute but his effort was blocked in the six-yard box by a sliding challenge from Young-Gwon. Last minute tackle on Hee-Chang prevented a low cross that would certainly have spelt disaster for Sweden. 

Sebastian Larsson - 7

Whipped in some dangerous balls and almost created the opening goal from a set piece.

 

 

Albin Ekdal - 6.5

Passed the ball nicely and was pivotal as Sweden got a hold of the match in the first half. South Korea began to edge back into the contest following his substitution. 

Emil Forsberg - 4

A disappointing game from one of Sweden's most important attackers and creators. Two shots from outside the box that sailed over the bar sums up his match. 

Viktor Claesson - 6

Rather quiet in the first half but sprung into life as Sweden moved to a faster tempo. He set up Emil Forsberg on the edge of the box for a guilt-edged chance but the RB Leipzig player couldn't direct it on target. Some great defensive work saved the three points for Sweden.

Marcus Berg - 4

Threw himself around, giving Korea plenty of chances from set pieces. Should have buried a clear-cut, point-blank chance to put Sweden ahead. 

Ola Toivenen - 5

Scuppered a chance from the corner following Berg's point-blank shot. In the second half he had a powerful header saved by Hyun-Woo who kept the scores level. 

Substitutes 

Oscar Hiljemark - 5

Subbed on for Albin Ekdal but couldn't maintain the control Ekdal had on the match. 

Gustav Svensson - N/A

Brought on for the impressive Sebastian Larsson with nine minute left. 

Isaac Thelin - N/A

Subbed on for Ola Toivenen with just under 15 minutes to play. 

SOUTH KOREA 

Jo Hyun-Woo - 7.5

The only reason Korea weren't down by more than one. Pulled off two extraordinary saves in the match before a penalty sent Korea 1-0 down. 

Yong Lee - 5.5

Some better deliveries in the second half, setting up Koo Ja-Cheol with a chance ten minutes after the restart.

Park Joo-Ho - 6

At left-back his deliveries weren't up to scratch, as Korea were on top from the beginning of the game. Substituted after a hamstring injury, following a faulty landing from a jump to head the ball. 

Kim Young-Gwon - 6.5

Sliding challenge kept Sweden from going ahead as Pontus Jansson and Marcus Berg failed to convert. After his keeper saved Toivonen's header, he followed up with a pivotal clearance. 

Jang Hyun-Soo - 4.5

Struggled with Sweden's direct play as Marcus Berg found some chances inside the South Korea's box. 

Koo Ja-Cheol - 5

Had hearts in mouths when he headed towards goal and hit the net - but it was the elusive side netting. 

Ki Seung-Yeung - 5

Lost the midfield battle with Sweden, as South Korea's passing wasn't up to scratch. Spent more time tracking back and having to make tackles rather than turning and opening up play. 

Lee Jae-Sung - 3

A talented box-to-box midfielder but Jae-Sung couldn't do anything to break through Sweden's immense midfield.

Heung Min-Son - 4

It was clear from minute one that Son would be the most important player on the pitch but his performance in the first half was disappointing. His second half didn't get any better as Korea struggled to break down a very compact Sweden. 

Kim Shin-Wook - 4

A few tedious tackles saw his name go into the book early.  He didn't stop after that, frustrating South Korea's attacks with multiple fouls. 

Hwang Hee-Chan - 3.5

Hardly found any touches on the ball in the first half and summed up in the second with a yellow card. Slipped at the final moment before pulling the trigger with ten minutes to go which could have seen South Korea level. 

Subs

Kim Min-Woo - 3

Subbed on after 30 minutes for Park Joo-Ho who suffered a hamstring injury. The substitute conceded a penalty after a VAR check which was converted by Granqvist. 

Lee Sung-Woo - N/A

Jung Woo-Young - 4

Brought on for the ineffective Kim Shin Wook but he could offer nothing more for South Korea after they went down.