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Nations League shock: Greece stun Germany 1-0 in Augsburg, Klopp's first defeat

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Substitute Dimitris Kourbelis' deflected 74th-minute strike gave Greece their first-ever win over Germany; Klopp's side are winless in two and bottom of Group A2.

Why it matters

Germany are winless after two Nations League matches under new manager Jürgen Klopp and sit bottom of Group A2 with one point. Greece, promoted to League A this season, top the group with maximum six points after beating Serbia and now Germany.

Full report

Substitute Dimitris Kourbelis broke the deadlock in the 74th minute with a deflected strike after a sustained spell of Greek pressure, securing Greece's first-ever victory over Germany in eleven attempts. Germany's best chance came around the half-hour mark, when Karim Adeyemi's curling effort was tipped away by Greek goalkeeper Kostas Tzolakis.

It is Klopp's first defeat as Germany boss after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in his opening game. Germany next host Serbia on 1 October, while Greece visit the Netherlands.

Elsewhere on Sunday: Serbia 1-2 Netherlands (Mexx Meerdink double), Norway 1-2 Portugal (Goncalo Ramos winner), Denmark 2-0 Wales, Austria 3-1 Kosovo and Israel 0-3 Republic of Ireland.

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