Greece beat hosts Germany 1-0 in Augsburg to top their Nations League group and spoil Jurgen Klopp's home dugout debut, while the Netherlands overcame Serbia 2-1 despite an injury to Cody Gakpo.
Key facts
- Greece beat Germany 1-0 in Augsburg, their first win in 11 matches against Germany.
- Dimitris Kourbelis scored the only goal in the 74th minute.
- Greece lead Group A2 with six points from two matches; Germany are third with one point.
- Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 but Cody Gakpo went off injured.
- Portugal edged past Norway.
Greece produced a major upset in the Nations League on Saturday, beating hosts Germany 1-0 in Augsburg to go top of their group and spoil Jurgen Klopp’s debut in the home dugout, according to the Guardian.
Dimitris Kourbelis scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute, earning Greece their first-ever victory in 11 matches against Germany.
The result lifted Ivan Jovanovic’s side to the top of Group A2 with six points from two matches. Klopp’s side sit third with one point from two games, following a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands on Thursday.
The Guardian reported that Klopp was ‘unbothered’ despite the 1-0 home defeat.
Elsewhere in the Nations League, the Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1, though the win was tempered by an injury to Cody Gakpo, who went off during the game.
Portugal also secured a narrow result, edging past Norway on the same matchday.
Why it matters
The defeat is an early setback for Jurgen Klopp as he begins his tenure in Germany's home dugout, while Greece's historic first win over Germany marks a landmark moment for Ivan Jovanovic's side. The results reshape the top of Group A2 and add fresh intrigue to the Nations League standings.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Germany vs Greece?
Greece beat Germany 1-0 in Augsburg, with Dimitris Kourbelis scoring the only goal in the 74th minute.
Who leads Nations League Group A2?
Greece lead Group A2 with six points from two matches, while Germany are third with one point from two games.
What happened in the Netherlands match?
The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1, but Cody Gakpo went off injured during the game.