Germany Secures Victory Over Serbia in Nations League Match
UEFA Nations League
Serbia 1 – 3 Germany FT
Florian Wirtz scored his 13th international goal to help Germany to victory [Getty Images]
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz netted a goal as Germany triumphed over nine-man Serbia 3-1 in a Nations League fixture, marking Jurgen Klopp’s second victory as head coach. Serbia’s Srdjan Babic inadvertently put Germany ahead with an early own goal, before Wirtz doubled the lead in the 14th minute. He skillfully lobbed the ball over keeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who made an attempt to save it, before ensuring it crossed the line.
The highlight of the match came from Brajan Gruda, a debutant for Germany. The Brighton midfielder, currently on loan to RB Leipzig, showcased his talent by sprinting from his own half and striking a powerful shot from outside the box.
Babic later redeemed himself by scoring for Serbia in the 56th minute, thereby narrowing the gap. However, the visitors’ prospects of a comeback diminished when Vanja Dragojevic received a straight red card for a severe tackle on Joshua Kimmich. Andrija Zivkovic followed shortly after with a dismissal for using foul and abusive language.
Under Klopp’s management, Germany now records two wins, two draws, and one defeat across his first five matches. Currently, the team sits third in Group A2, potentially facing a relegation playoff. The Netherlands lead the group following an impressive 7-0 victory against Greece, who trail closely in second place. The top two teams will advance to the quarter-finals.
Germany will next host the Netherlands on Monday for their final group match, while Greece will take on last-placed Serbia at home.
