The German national football team suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Greece in Augsburg during their opening match of the UEFA Nations League under newly appointed head coach Jürgena Kloppa. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, marking Greece’s first-ever victory over Germany and pushing them to the top of League A Group 2 with six points.
Augsburg Upset as Greece Stuns Germany
Germany dominated possession during the first half at the Augsburg stadium but managed only a single shot on target. Despite mounting pressure after halftime, the hosts failed to break down the resilient Greek defense. Fotis Ioannidis squandered a clear opportunity for Greece in the 67th minute, shooting just wide of the post.
Greece punished that missed chance seven minutes later. Christos Tzolis surged down the left wing and delivered a cutback to Kourbelis, whose shot sent the ball to the opposite direction of goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, who was helpless. The win leaves Germany with one point in third place.
Portugal Edges Norway Behind Haaland and Ramos Goals
In League A Group 4, Portugal secured a 2-1 away victory against Norway in Oslo. Norway’s Erling Haaland wasted two first-half chances before equalizing six minutes into the second half by converting a loose ball following a Martin Ödegaard free-kick and Patrick Berg assist.
Norway’s momentum vanished three minutes later following an errant clearance by goalkeeper Örjan Nyland, which Gonçalo Ramos intercepted and scored. The result leaves Portugal at the top of the group with six points, while Norway sits on three.
Xavi Secures First Win as Netherlands Manager Defeats Serbia
The Netherlands claimed a 2-1 away victory over Serbia in Group 2, earning manager Xavi Hernandez his first win in charge. Mexx Meerdink opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 30th minute for his first international goal and netted the winner in the 69th minute. Serbia equalized immediately after halftime through Luka Jović, but the home side remains winless at the bottom of the group table.
Denmark Defeats Wales While Austria Maintains Group B Lead
Denmark earned their first three points in Group 4 with a 2-0 win against Wales, aided by an own goal from Ben Davies in the 53rd minute and a strike from winger Gustav Isaksen in the 66th minute. Meanwhile, Austria continued their strong campaign in League B Group 3 by defeating Kosovo 3-1 at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. David Affengruber and Junior Adamu scored their first international goals in the first half, while Carney Chukwuemeka added a third in the 61st minute before Edon Zhegrova converted a late penalty for Kosovo.
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