42 mins ago
Greece Stun Germany as Portugal and Netherlands Claim Wins
Greece beat Germany 1-0 in a Nations League match.
Dimitris Kourbelis scored Greece's winning goal in the 74th minute.
This was Greece's first victory against Germany in 11 matches.
Greece now leads its group with six points.
Germany's new coach, Juergen Klopp, has not won either of his first two games.
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 even though Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on the bench.
The Netherlands also won, defeating Serbia 2-1.
Denmark and Ireland won their matches against Wales and Israel.
Greece defeated Germany 1-0 in Group A2 for their first win in 11 meetings.
Dimitris Kourbelis scored in the 74th minute, moving Greece top of the group with six points.
Germany coach Juergen Klopp has failed to win either of his first two matches in charge.
Portugal beat Norway 2-1, with Joao Felix scoring and Cristiano Ronaldo remaining on the bench.
The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1, while Denmark defeated Wales 2-0 and Ireland beat Israel 3-0.
- Who
- Greece and Germany were the main teams involved; other matches featured Portugal, Norway, the Netherlands, Serbia, Denmark, Wales, Ireland and Israel.
- What
- Greece defeated Germany 1-0 in the Nations League, while Portugal, the Netherlands, Denmark and Ireland also won.
- Where
- Greece played Germany at WWK Arena in Augsburg, Germany; Portugal played Norway in Oslo, Norway; the Netherlands played Serbia in Belgrade.
- When
- The matches were played on Sunday.
- Why
- Greece won after Dimitris Kourbelis scored and Germany was punished for sloppy defending.
Key facts
- Greece-Germany result
- Greece won 1-0.
- Winning goal
- Dimitris Kourbelis scored in the 74th minute.
- Greece's group position
- Greece leads Group A2 with six points from two matches.
- Germany's record under Juergen Klopp
- Germany has one draw and one defeat in Klopp's first two matches.
- Portugal-Norway result
- Portugal won 2-1, with goals from Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos; Erling Haaland scored for Norway.
- Netherlands-Serbia result
- The Netherlands won 2-1, with Mexx Meerdink scoring twice.
- Other results
- Denmark beat Wales 2-0, and Ireland beat Israel 3-0.
Quotes
Juergen Klopp
Germany head coach
“I could have lived with us not winning but you cannot lose such a game. We have been together for a week now, all mixed together, and that needs time.”
rediff.com
“It's a boyhood dream. I actually don't have any words for it.”
rediff.com
Sources
Related news
Gakpo Earns Netherlands Draw as Klopp Debut Ends Level
Joao Felix Leads Portugal Past Wales in Nations League Opener
Klopp Names 44 Players for First Germany Squads
Klopp Names 44 Players for Germany Nations League Audition
Ronaldo Included in Portugal Squad Despite World Cup Criticism
Klopp's Two-Squad Plan Starts Germany's Rebuild After Exit
Putin Rejects European Fears of Possible Russian Attack
New Greenland Defence Deal Could Bring US Troops to Mestersvig
Denmark Sees Stronger IPR Driving Next Phase of India Ties
