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German players celebrating after they defeated Sweden during their World Cup match on June 23, 2018.
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ST PETERSBURG - The legend they have created for themselves is that when they are good, they are terrifying and, when they are poor, Germany are still able to find a way to win.
This held true on Saturday (June 23) when Die Mannschaft rose from the dead to beat Sweden 2-1 in a dramatic finish at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi to retain hopes of progressing from an open Group F.


