Sweden defeats S. Korea 1-0 on penalty kick

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Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist scored from the penalty spot, ensuring a 1-0 win against South Korea in the 2018 World Cup Group F opener on Monday.

The penalty came after video assistant referee (VAR) review.

In the 63rd minute, South Korea's Kim Min-woo toppled Sweden's Viktor Claesson inside the box. After reviewing the play, a penalty was assessed and the Swedish defender converted the spot kick for the match's lone goal.

The game marked the northern European country's first appearance in the World Cup in 12 years.