UEFA Nations League – Germany lost 0-1 to Greece, extending their winless streak to two matches.

2026-09-28 11:03

UEFA Nations League – Germany lost 0-1 to Greece, extending their winless streak to two matches.


In the second round of Group B matches of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, Germany, playing at home, lost 0-1 to Greece after conceding a goal in the second half.


Two minutes into the match, Germany created an attacking opportunity. At the edge of the penalty area, Bambas Conti received a pass back from Adyemi and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 7th minute, Nathaniel Brown passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Kimmich's shot went wide.


Greece then attempted a counter-attack, with Karetsas receiving a pass from Pavlidis and breaking through the defense before unleashing a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 17th minute, Greek striker Andres Tete was brought down by Bisek while dribbling forward, and the referee showed Bisek a yellow card.


In the 21st minute, Nmecha passed the ball diagonally, and Adeyemi received it before unleashing a long-range shot, but it posed no threat. In the 27th minute, Kimmich chipped the ball to Adeyemi, who received it and sprinted into the penalty area before shooting, but the ball went wide of the goal.


In the 31st minute, Kimmich's corner kick was cleared, and Adeyemi received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was blocked by Greek goalkeeper Tsolaski. In the 38th minute, Nmecha received a pass from Adeyemi and took a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but it was blocked by an opposing player.


In the 49th minute of the second half, Germany launched an attack. Bambas Conti won possession and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was saved by Greek goalkeeper Tsolaski. Shortly after, Adyemi passed the ball diagonally to Ebnu Talib, whose low shot was also caught by Tsolaski.


In the 53rd minute, Germany won a free kick. Kimmich took the free kick and shot directly, but the ball was blocked by Greek goalkeeper Tsolaski. In the 67th minute, Greece regained possession and launched a counter-attack. Pavlidis passed the ball diagonally, and Ionidis's shot went wide.


In the 74th minute, Zolis dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back to Kourberis, who unleashed a long-range shot. The ball deflected off Kimmich and into the net, giving Greece a 1-0 lead. In the 75th minute, Germany substituted Gnabry for Adeyemi.


In the 79th minute, Gnabry received a pass from Ebnu Talib and shot, but it was saved by Greek goalkeeper Tsolaski. In the 87th minute, Kimmich took a corner kick, and Anton Stahel's header went wide. In the 88th minute, Anton Stahel passed the ball to Wirtz, who followed up and took a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the goal.


Ultimately, Germany lost 0-1 to Greece at home, failing to secure a victory in two rounds of group matches.


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