Was this the moment that changed Germany's World Cup?

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Was this the moment that changed Germany's World Cup?

Toni Kroos’ 95th-minute strike to seal a 2-1 victory over the Swedes in Sochi on Saturday not only rescued Germany from the brink of elimination but changed the entire dynamic in what has been a hugely complicated and difficult camp over the last week.

Ever since Germany, by their own admission, took their eye off the ball and took victory over Mexico for granted in the opening game in Group F, there has been the kind of media mayhem usually reserved for an England or Netherlands meltdown.

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