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Greece beats Germany 1-0 for historic first win in Nations League

Dimitris Kourbelis scores in the 74th minute as Greece tops Group A3 with six points after two matches.

Sources: Lamia Report, iEfimerida, Ta Nea, Greek City Times4 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Greece beats Germany 1-0 for historic first win in Nations League
Photo: Lamia Report

KEY POINTS

  • Greece defeated Germany 1-0 in Augsburg for their first-ever win over the Germans.
  • Dimitris Kourbelis scored the winning goal in the 74th minute.
  • Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis made multiple critical saves to preserve the clean sheet.
  • Greece leads Nations League Group A3 with six points after two matches.
  • The win follows a 2-1 comeback victory over Serbia in the opener on September 4.

Greece secured a historic 1-0 victory over Germany in Augsburg on Saturday, marking the team's first-ever win against the Germans. Dimitris Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, heading home a cross from Christos Tzolis. The win gives Greece six points from two Nations League Group A3 matches, placing them at the top of the table.

Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis was instrumental, making several crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. He denied Karim Adeyemi with a spectacular fingertip save in the 31st minute and blocked a low shot from Teo Konte in the 49th. Germany dominated possession and created the better chances throughout the first half.

“One of the greatest victories in the modern history of the national team.”

— Ta Nea report

Greece grew into the game after the break and capitalized on their opportunity. The victory follows a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Serbia in Belgrade on September 4, where Tasos Douvikas scored a stoppage-time winner. Coach Ivan Jovanovic's side has now taken maximum points from their opening two fixtures.

The result represents a significant milestone for the national team in the competition. Greece will next face the Netherlands in October as they aim to maintain their lead in the group.

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