“Konstantinos Karetsas booked for arguing with the referee, an early sign of the ill-discipline that would mark the first half.”
“Germany make a double substitution, bringing on Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Burkardt in search of a breakthrough.”
“Kourbelis picks up a booking for a foul just minutes before turning from villain to hero with the winning goal.”
“Dimitrios Kourbelis fires Greece into the lead with a left-footed finish from inside the box, against the run of play.”
Pivotal
Germany
Greece
Outstanding performance
Greece•DefenderGermany controlled almost every facet of this match statistically, dominating possession at 76% and outshooting Greece 16-8, but they had nothing to show for it. Greece sat deep, absorbed pressure, and made just five saves count while limiting Germany's big chances to a single one. The visitors' game plan paid off in the 74th minute when substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis, on for less than 20 minutes, drilled home the winner from the center of the box moments after Germany had won a corner of their own. For Germany, this is a damaging result at home that raises questions about their finishing and game management despite the underlying numbers; for Greece, it's a statement smash-and-grab win built on resilience and clinical opportunism in the Nations League.
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Foul committed by Fotis Ioannidis of Greece.
Joshua Kimmich of Germany is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Greece: Giannis Michailidis comes on for Vangelis Pavlidis.
Florian Wirtz from Germany misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Anton Stach provided the assist.
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.
Attempt missed. Fotis Ioannidis from Greece takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box but it goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Konstantinos Mavropanos after a set piece situation.
Vangelis Pavlidis from Greece is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Yann Bisseck commits a foul for Germany.
Germany wins a corner after Giorgos Masouras concedes.
Substitution for Germany: Anton Stach comes on for Felix Nmecha.
Substitution for Germany: Hennes Behrens comes on for Nathaniel Brown.
Panagiotis Retsos from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Josha Vagnoman of Germany.
Greece is awarded a corner after Nathaniel Brown concedes.
Substitution for Greece: Giorgos Masouras comes on for Christos Tzolis.
Attempt blocked. Jonathan Burkardt's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Nathaniel Brown provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Serge Gnabry's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Konstantinos Tzolakis. The assist came from Younes Ebnoutalib.
Thanasis Androutsos of Greece wins a free kick on the left wing.
Felix Nmecha commits a foul for Germany.
Yann Bisseck from Germany misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the right. The attempt was assisted by Joshua Kimmich, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Germany wins a corner after Panagiotis Retsos concedes.
Substitution for Germany: Serge Gnabry comes on for Karim Adeyemi.
Goal! Greece takes the lead 1-0 against Germany with a left-footed shot from Dimitrios Kourbelis from the center of the box.
Germany wins a corner after Thanasis Androutsos concedes.
Foul committed by Panagiotis Retsos of Greece.
Felix Nmecha from Germany is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Dimitrios Kourbelis commits a foul for Greece.
Jonathan Burkardt of Germany is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Dimitrios KourbelisYellow CardDimitrios Kourbelis of Greece receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt missed by Fotis Ioannidis from Greece, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Dimitrios Kourbelis commits a foul for Greece.
Felix Nmecha of Germany is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Germany: Florian Wirtz comes on for Bambasé Conté.
Substitution for Germany: Jonathan Burkardt comes on for Kevin Schade.
Kostas Tsimikas wins a free kick for Greece in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Younes Ebnoutalib of Germany.
Substitution for Greece: Fotis Ioannidis comes on for Andrews Tetteh.
Substitution for Greece: Dimitrios Kourbelis comes on for Christos Zafeiris.
Konstantinos Mavropanos from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Jonathan Tah commits a foul for Germany.
Germany wins a corner after Christos Zafeiris concedes.
Panagiotis RetsosYellow CardPanagiotis Retsos from Greece receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Panagiotis Retsos of Greece.
Karim Adeyemi of Germany wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Felix Nmecha from Germany misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left. Karim Adeyemi provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Joshua Kimmich's right-footed shot from outside the box for Germany is saved in the top left corner by Konstantinos Tzolakis of Greece.
Germany wins a corner after Konstantinos Tzolakis concedes.
Christos Zafeiris commits a foul for Greece.
Bambasé Conté wins a free kick for Germany in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Younes Ebnoutalib's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Attempt saved. Bambasé Conté from Germany has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Germany and Greece.
Substitution for Greece: Manolis Saliakas comes on for Georgios Vagiannidis.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
The first half ends with Germany and Greece tied at 0-0.
Konstantinos Karetsas is caught offside for Greece.
Konstantinos Karetsas commits a foul for Greece.
Bambasé Conté from Germany is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Vangelis Pavlidis from Greece wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Josha Vagnoman of Germany.
Foul committed by Vangelis Pavlidis of Greece.
Karim Adeyemi wins a free kick for Germany in the defensive half.
Christos Tzolis from Greece has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Felix Nmecha's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Germany wins a corner after Konstantinos Mavropanos concedes.
Christos Tzolis from Greece is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Josha Vagnoman of Germany.
Offside called against Germany. Bambasé Conté is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Konstantinos Tzolakis (Greece) saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Karim Adeyemi (Germany) in the top right corner.
Germany wins a corner after Konstantinos Tzolakis concedes.
Germany wins a corner after Georgios Vagiannidis concedes.
Thanasis Androutsos wins a free kick for Greece in the defensive half.
Karim Adeyemi commits a foul for Germany.
Attempt missed. Konstantinos Mavropanos from Greece headed the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Greece is awarded a corner after Yann Bisseck concedes.
Attempt missed. Thanasis Androutsos (Greece) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left after a set piece situation.
Karim Adeyemi of Germany misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it too high. The chance was set up by Joshua Kimmich during a fast break.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Greece is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Bambasé Conté of Germany.
Younes Ebnoutalib from Germany misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from very close range, sending it high and wide to the left. Kevin Schade provided the assist with a cross.
Konstantinos KaretsasYellow CardKonstantinos Karetsas from Greece receives a yellow card.
Georgios VagiannidisYellow CardGeorgios Vagiannidis of Greece receives a yellow card for a foul.
Karim Adeyemi from Germany misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Andrews Tetteh from Greece wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Yann Bisseck commits a foul for Germany.
Yann BisseckYellow CardYann Bisseck of Germany receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Christos Zafeiris of Greece.
Felix Nmecha of Germany is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Greece misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, just missing the top left corner. He was assisted by Vangelis Pavlidis.
Attempt missed. Joshua Kimmich's right-footed shot from the center of the box is too high. He was assisted by Nathaniel Brown.
Foul committed by Konstantinos Karetsas of Greece.
Nathaniel Brown of Germany is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Bambasé Conté's left-footed shot from outside the box is close but goes to the right. Karim Adeyemi provided the assist after a set piece situation.
Andrews Tetteh commits a foul for Greece.
Joshua Kimmich wins a free kick for Germany in the attacking half.
Christos Tzolis from Greece is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Felix Nmecha commits a foul for Germany.
First half begins.
Germany host early Group 2 leaders Greece at the WWK Arena looking to bounce back from a draw and respond to injury setbacks to Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala. Greece arrive full of confidence after a 2-1 win over Serbia, but their defense has leaked goals in three straight matches — a weakness Germany's attack will look to exploit.
