“Jonathan Burkardt involved in a key moment that threatened to break the deadlock, one of Germany's few genuine openings in a half dominated by possession without penetration.”
“Greece make a double change at halftime, bringing on Athanasios Androutsos and Konstantinos Karetsas to inject fresh legs and energy into their defensive setup.”
“Malick Thiaw booked for a foul in the dying seconds as Germany's frustration boils over following a fruitless final push for a winner.”
Greece
Germany
Outstanding performance
Germany•AttackerGermany controlled every phase of this Nations League clash, dominating possession 70-30 and firing 21 shots compared to Greece's 5, yet found themselves unable to break down a stubborn visiting defense. The hosts' pressing and territorial dominance translated into little beyond half-chances, with only 4 shots on target all evening despite their overwhelming control. Greece, content to sit deep and absorb pressure, created the better individual opportunities with 2 big chances to Germany's 1, relying on quick transitions rather than sustained possession. Seven yellow cards and a stream of second-half substitutions from both managers reflected a match that grew increasingly stretched and tactical, but ultimately neither side could find the breakthrough, leaving both with a point to show for their Nations League campaigns.
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Konstantinos Koulierakis of Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Bambasé Conté of Germany.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Malick ThiawYellow CardMalick Thiaw of Germany receives a yellow card for a foul.
Charalampos Kostoulas from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Malick Thiaw of Germany.
Florian Wirtz's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. David Raum provided the assist.
Substitution for Greece: Charalampos Kostoulas comes on for Fotis Ioannidis.
Attempt missed. Philipp Treu (Germany) takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes over the crossbar.
Florian Wirtz from Germany misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high. Mika Baur provided the assist.
Substitution for Germany: Bambasé Conté comes on for Derry Scherhant.
Substitution for Germany: Mika Baur comes on for Tom Bischof.
Foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany).
Thanasis Androutsos from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Manolis SaliakasYellow CardManolis Saliakas from Greece receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Manolis Saliakas of Greece.
Saïd El Mala from Germany is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Greece: Panagiotis Retsos comes on for Konstantinos Mavropanos.
Greece is awarded a corner after Malick Thiaw concedes.
Delay in the match in Germany.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Attempt missed. Giorgos Masouras (Greece) heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box but it goes to the left. Manolis Saliakas provided the assist with a cross after a set piece.
Fotis Ioannidis from Greece is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Malick Thiaw of Germany.
Konstantinos Koulierakis from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Saïd El Mala of Germany.
Fotis Ioannidis from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Philipp Treu of Germany.
Substitution for Greece: Christos Mouzakitis comes on for Dimitrios Kourbelis.
Tom Bischof's right-footed shot from outside the box for Germany is blocked.
Konstantinos Mavropanos from Greece misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Kostas Tsimikas, who delivered a cross after a set piece situation.
Philipp TreuYellow CardPhilipp Treu from Germany receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Kostas Tsimikas of Greece is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Philipp Treu of Germany.
Attempt missed. Derry Scherhant (Germany) has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes to the right. He was assisted by Philipp Treu.
Substitution for Germany: Nick Woltemade comes on for Jonathan Burkardt.
Substitution for Germany: Saïd El Mala comes on for Lennart Karl.
Foul committed by Fotis Ioannidis of Greece.
Aleksandar Pavlovic of Germany is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Derry Scherhant's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Tom Bischof provided the assist.
Fotis Ioannidis from Greece is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Malick Thiaw of Germany.
Malick Thiaw from Germany misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it close but to the right. He was assisted by Florian Wirtz, who delivered a cross after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Manolis Saliakas of Greece.
Derry Scherhant from Germany is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Florian Wirtz is caught offside for Germany.
Manolis Saliakas from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Derry Scherhant of Germany.
Christos ZafeirisYellow CardChristos Zafeiris from Greece receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Christos Zafeiris of Greece.
Tom Bischof from Germany is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Kostas Tsimikas commits a foul for Greece.
Philipp Treu from Germany is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Konstantinos Mavropanos's header from the left side of the six-yard box is saved in the top center of the goal by Jonas Urbig. The cross was assisted by Konstantinos Karetsas.
Kostas Tsimikas from Greece misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Konstantinos Karetsas with a cross.
Greece is awarded a corner after Waldemar Anton concedes.
Thanasis Androutsos from Greece is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany).
Handball by Aleksandar Pavlovic of Germany.
Attempt saved. Lennart Karl's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Konstantinos Tzolakis. The assist came from Philipp Treu.
Substitution for Greece: Konstantinos Karetsas comes on for Vangelis Pavlidis.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Greece and Germany.
Substitution for Greece: Thanasis Androutsos comes on for Alexandros Kyziridis.
Derry Scherhant's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Florian Wirtz provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Florian Wirtz (Germany) has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close, but it goes to the right. Aleksandar Pavlovic provided the assist.
The first half ends with the score at Greece 0, Germany 0.
Attempt missed. Lennart Karl from Germany takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. Tom Bischof provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Offside called against Greece. Alexandros Kyziridis is caught offside.
Fotis Ioannidis from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Waldemar Anton commits a foul for Germany.
Derry Scherhant from Germany attempts a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the left. Florian Wirtz provided the assist.
David Raum from Germany misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, just missing the top left corner. Aleksandar Pavlovic provided the assist.
Foul committed by Alexandros Kyziridis of Greece.
Derry Scherhant from Germany is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Dimitrios Kourbelis from Greece.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Waldemar AntonYellow CardWaldemar Anton of Germany receives a yellow card for a foul.
Dimitrios Kourbelis from Greece wins a free kick on the right wing.
Waldemar Anton commits a foul for Germany.
Tom Bischof from Germany commits a handball.
VAR decision confirms no goal, keeping the score at Greece 0, Germany 0.
Goal overturned by VAR: Jonathan Burkardt scores for Germany, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
Alexandros Kyziridis from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Derry Scherhant of Germany.
Tom Bischof's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Lennart Karl provided the assist.
Attempt saved. David Raum's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Konstantinos Tzolakis. The assist comes from Tom Bischof.
Derry Scherhant's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Konstantinos Tzolakis.
Kostas Tsimikas commits a foul for Greece.
Lennart Karl from Germany wins a free kick on the right wing.
Kostas Tsimikas of Greece receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Derry Scherhant (Germany) misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it high and wide to the right after a corner.
Florian Wirtz from Germany misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Lennart Karl with a cross.
Waldemar Anton's right-footed shot from outside the box for Germany is blocked.
Corner awarded to Germany after a concession by Christos Zafeiris.
Germany wins a corner after Kostas Tsimikas concedes.
Foul committed by Vangelis Pavlidis of Greece.
Aleksandar Pavlovic of Germany is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dimitrios Kourbelis from Greece wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jonathan Burkardt commits a foul for Germany.
Alexandros Kyziridis from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Philipp Treu of Germany.
Florian Wirtz's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Germany wins a corner after Konstantinos Mavropanos concedes.
Attempt saved. Derry Scherhant's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Konstantinos Tzolakis. The assist came from David Raum.
Attempt saved. Giorgos Masouras from Greece has a header from the center of the box, but Jonas Urbig from Germany makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Kostas Tsimikas with a cross.
First half begins.
Greece sit top of their Nations League group and can complete a stunning double over Germany after a historic 1-0 win in Augsburg last month. Jürgen Klopp's side need a response at Toumba to keep their survival hopes alive in League A.
