Greece and Germany played to a 0-0 draw at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, leaving Greece level on points with group leaders the Netherlands.
Greece Maintains Pace With Netherlands
The draw keeps Greece in a strong position in Nations League Group A2. After securing wins against Serbia and Germany in their opening fixtures, and a 2-2 home draw with the Netherlands, Greece entered the match at the top of the table. The current standings see Greece tied with the Netherlands, who recently defeated Serbia. Greece had previously won 2-1 in Serbia and 1-0 in Germany.
Germany Struggles for Consistency Under Klopp
Germany remains in third place, three points behind the leaders. In his first four games as national team boss, Jürgen Klopp has recorded one win, two draws, and one loss. Germany dominated possession for much of the first half, but lacked the finishing touch to break the deadlock. Greece has now taken four points from Klopp’s side, including a victory in Augsburg during Klopp’s first home game as manager.
VAR Overturns German Lead
Germany believed they had taken the lead in the 32nd minute when Jonathan Burkardt converted a cross from Derry Scherhant. However, a lengthy VAR intervention ruled the goal out due to a handball by Tom Bischof during the build-up.
Missed Opportunities at Toumba Stadium
The Greek side increased the pressure early in the second half, with Kostas Tsimikas firing wide and Urbig saving another header from Konstantinos Mavropanos. Masouras missed a further chance with 14 minutes remaining. Jonas Urbig had also made a brilliant save on an early header from Giorgos Masouras.
Late attempts by Philipp Treu and Wirtz failed to produce a goal as the match ended scoreless. Wirtz saw a shot from outside the box flash over the bar, and a subsequent attempt was blocked.
Greece Manager Ivan Jovanovic Receives Yellow Card
The match featured a yellow card for Greece manager Ivan Jovanovic, who was cautioned midway through the second half following a touchline outburst. The 64-year-old manager received the card as the game remained tight. Germany’s Malick Thiaw also came close to scoring with an angled effort that flew wide.
Nations League Group A2 Status
| Team | Recent Result | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Win vs Serbia | Group Leaders (Tied) |
| Greece | Draw vs Germany | Group Leaders (Tied) |
| Germany | Draw vs Greece | Third Place |
Common Questions About the Greece-Germany Match
Who is the current manager of the German national team?
Jürgen Klopp is the current manager, having recorded one win, two draws, and one loss in his first four matches in charge.
Why was Germany’s goal disallowed?
Jonathan Burkardt’s goal in the 32nd minute was overturned by VAR because Tom Bischof committed a handball during the build-up to the play.
Where does Greece stand in Group A2?
Greece is currently level on points with the Netherlands at the top of the group after taking four points from their two encounters with Germany.
Greece’s recent form includes victories over both Serbia and Germany earlier in the competition.