Germany crash out of World Cup in huge upset after draw with South Korea

Alex Popp’s header at the close of the first half cancelled out Cho So-hyun’s early strike but with Morocco taking all three points against Colombia, only a win would stop Colombia and Morocco progressing and Germany crashing out.
Germany crash out of World Cup in huge upset after draw with South Korea

SEISMIC SHOCK: Germany's Alexandra Popp, right, and teammate Lena Oberdorf react to their exit. Pic: AP Photo/Tertius Pickard

South Korea 1 Germany 1 

South Korea took the biggest scalp of the World Cup group stage, a stunning defensive performance earning a 1-1 draw that has sent the tournament favourites Germany out of the competition.

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