German coach faces pressure to quit
GERMANY sensationally crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history – failing to make it past the opening round for the first time since 1938.
In a stunning reverse by the footballing superpower who have reached either the final or semi- finals of every World Cup since 2002, the Germans stumbled to a 2- 0 loss to South Korea that left them rooted to the bottom of Group F.
Germany went into the game knowing that a win by two clear goals would have seen them into the last 16. But instead it was Sweden and Mexico who advanced after the Swedes romped to a 3- 0 win over the Mexicans in Yekaterinburg.
“The disappointment of us being eliminated is just huge,” said Germany coach Joachim Loew, who is now under pressure to quit despite signing a contract extension until 2022 last month.
“It’s too soon for me to answer, it will take a few hours to see things clearly, the disappointment is very deep in me,” the 58- year said when asked if he would resign.
“It is a really, really bitter evening for us,” defender Mats Hummels said. “The situation is very difficult to put into words.” We had plenty of opportunities, we broke our necks trying out there today.”
Brazil beat Serbia 2- 0 to top Group E and cruise through to a last- 16 meeting with Mexico.