#WC2018: Sweden, South Korea 0-0 at halftime
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) — Sweden and South Korea are drawing 0-0 at halftime at the World Cup. Sweden striker Marcus Berg had the best chance of the half in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday when he was put clear on goal in the 21st minute and had his close-range shot blocked by the right leg of Korean goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo.
Sweden had a flurry of opportunities late in the half, with Berg, again, Andreas Granqvist and Viktor Claesson all threatening.
Sweden took a while to settle in its first World Cup game since 2006 but was in control by the end of the half. Korea was relying on counterattacks as the Swedes had most of the possession, and most of the attacking intent.
It’s the second game in a group that began with Mexico’s 1-0 win over defending champion Germany on Sunday.