"We could have started the first ten minutes better, we created a couple of opportunities and got a penalty awarded, then we were just fighting till the end," the captain added, pointing out his team is now focusing on the game with Germany.

Despite the fact that his team got a match-deciding penalty eventually, Swedish coach Janne Andersson still questioned the referee's initial judgement. "I think the case was crystal clear, the VAR was not even needed. With the position the referee had, he could have given the penalty straight away," Andersson said.

"We really wanted to win, that's the attitude our players had coming into this game. If we won today's game, it would be better and easier for us to fight against Mexico and Germany," said South Korean coach Shin Taeyong.

Shin admitted that the penalty was a good call, just wishing his player could have done better.

Speaking of the next game, Shin said, "Yesterday Mexico played very well, we know they are going to be a formidable opponent, and we will prepare well."

Sweden will play reigning champions Germany on June 23, and South Korea are to battle with Mexico the same day.

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