Germany came from behind to beat Sweden in an exhilarating World Cup tie on Saturday night that was finished by a stunning free-kick winner from Toni Kroos, deep into added time.
The Swedes led at the break before an equaliser shortly after half-time and the game looked to be heading for a draw when Jérôme Boateng was sent off for a second bookable offence.
But the Germans returned from the brink of elimination at the group stage for the first time in 80 years, following a foul on the edge of the area.
The result leaves both sides still in with a chance of progressing from Group F and into the last 16.
These were the best of the jokes from Germany 2-1 Sweden at Russia 2018:
Lets go #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/ByqxLsUwVm
— Dominic Franck (@DominicFranck) June 23, 2018
Sweden playing, cue the cameraman picking out the obligatory hot blondes in the crowd. #GERSWE
— DJ Billy Morris (@billypleased) June 23, 2018
I've got to say I really like the look of the Swedish bench…
Only £12.99 from Ikea.
*badum tiss*#swe #gerswe #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/hc0JTOJqPL
— Harry Robinson (@RobboHarry) June 23, 2018
Mesut Ozil doesn’t look too happy about being left on the bench… pic.twitter.com/xQiwboebaQ
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/blainewitten/status/1010584528476352512
Don't mention the VAR. #GERSWE
— Andreas Selliaas (@aselliaas) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/PopyBruenner/status/1010588564189601792
First actual injury I've seen and ironically he's not rolling around on the floor #WorldCup #GERSWE
— RHop (@REHopkinson) June 23, 2018
Would Germany like to me invade Sweden during half time? #GERSWE
— Darth Putin (@DarthPutinKGB) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/vernioul/status/1010592794359066624
https://twitter.com/notdoxxed/status/1010593366818590720
Sweden kicking Germany out of the World Cup like…#GERSWE pic.twitter.com/qgzKtd6fxz
— dawn (@yensaeyak) June 23, 2018
Germans gotta call Lufthansa soon before all the seats are taken.
— Miriti Murungi (@NutmegRadio) June 23, 2018
Jesus. Can't have Germany going out in the groups. If the last time that happened was 1938, to say they took it badly is an understatement. #GERSWE
— Mooms-19 (@Danny_McMoomins) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/ChrisNE14ST/status/1010594142286737410
73 years later, the Germans have come to Russia unprepared. Again #GERSWE
— ً (@RealOG_) June 23, 2018
James May appears to be moonlighting as Germany’s physio…#GERSWE #SWEGER #itvworldcup #FifaWorldCup2018 pic.twitter.com/D2dvVBUGln
— iDaw (@iantdawson) June 23, 2018
IKEA staff having a great trip out #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/iUAGx2P1GK
— walkie (@JRW_Fitness) June 23, 2018
Sweden fans #WoldCup #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/knLzfn4UjP
— Tatsu (@Tatsuforbs) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/bobbydnh/status/1010600983301369856
Dear Sweden,
If you beat Germany, everyone in England will go and buy at least one piece of IKEA furniture.
Yours sincerely
England fans#GERSWE #WorldCup— James Strudwick (@J_Strudwick) June 23, 2018
I should‘ve known this was going to be another nerve-wrecking game, ever since my Ikea shelve mystiriously fell from the wall this morning. #GERSWE
— Something‘s living inside my beard (@fernwehpatient) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/xmacattack/status/1010606197685223427
the only man i trust #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/OGeD8s7Kjz
— #BLACKLIVESMATTER (@tiddlestoned) June 23, 2018
Why is she crying already? #GERSWE #SWE pic.twitter.com/HZFCCyuyTY
— BeanymanSports (@BeanymanSports) June 23, 2018
I see from the TV coverage tonight that Swedish fans are often blonde women. #GERSWE
— Stig Abell (@StigAbell) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/Horwichbloke/status/1010608820874301440
https://twitter.com/riagaogalo/status/1010608957390540801
Hey you guyss #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/wmlbWbeLMY
— Liam (@_Liam_05) June 23, 2018
That's the biggest disappointment for Sweden since ABBA split up #GERSWE
— Craig P (@craigp_) June 23, 2018
Full time #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/PcAt6TSjKv
— 95 (@PiquebIinder) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheGhost_______/status/1010612935394234369
https://twitter.com/evanskiiva/status/1010613341147058176
#WorldCup #WorldCup2018 #FifaWorldCup2018 #Ger #Swe #GerSwe #Rusia2018
LUCKY… pic.twitter.com/KyHGxkmr98
— ʀᴇɢᴏ™ (@bigreegs1985) June 23, 2018
She knew that 17 minutes before that #Germany goal. #WorldCup #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/NEaUb5Dsz7
— India Sports TV (@IndiaSportsTV) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/priority_woman/status/1010620101148672002
#GERSWE Germany fan had a minor heart attack after Germany scored a last minute freekick pic.twitter.com/P1E11CMkN1
— ChennyG (@ChennyG4) June 23, 2018
Not the crying children! Stop showing us crying children! #GERSWE
— Catrin Lowe (@KittyCostanza) June 23, 2018
Cause I'm always ready
I won't let you out of my sight#WorldCup #GERSWE #Kroos pic.twitter.com/6IaGLBMIeO— Insónias em Carvão (@insoniascarvao) June 23, 2018
Joachim Low's message at half time: "Lose the match and you will have to lick my hands."
World class tactics. #GER #GERSWE #WorldCup
— Pete (@VanDijkLFC) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/baker_kisekka/status/1010617038602162177
https://twitter.com/clusium16/status/1010616790467141632
Every BMW and Mercedes Benz owner in Sweden right now #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/ZJPPqhNzOg
— Cris Ramón (@CramonBPC) June 23, 2018
5 Stages of Swedish Reaction to Loss to Germany
1. Mild disappointment
2. Acceptance
3. Recycling
4. Coffee
5. Off to the summer house#WorldCup #GERSWE— Christian Christensen (@ChrChristensen) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/badgalmaddie_/status/1010618324928094208
“Never ever write off the Germans” claims the ITV commentator who for the previous 90 minutes has written them off
— Hugo Langton (@langtoncoaching) June 23, 2018
Never write off the Germans. Look at WW1
— Sir Stevo Timothy (@SirStevoTimothy) June 23, 2018
Last time the Germans got this excited they invaded Poland
— Samuel (@fenners__) June 23, 2018
Swedish flags to be flown at half mast after that defeat #GERSWE pic.twitter.com/eh2QH3sd5f
— Football Burp ⚽ (@FootballBurp) June 23, 2018