Germany beat Serbia to face Netherlands in Nations League final
Germany defeated Serbia 3-1 on Friday in Belgrade to set up a decisive match against the Netherlands in Berlin this Monday.
Match result and goals
Florian Wirtz and debutant Brajan Gruda scored for Germany while Srdan Babic made an early own goal. The hosts forced Serbia into a blunder in teeming rain at the Rajko Mitic Stadium. Babic later netted a consolation strike after substitutes Vanja Dragojevic and Andrija Zivkovic were sent off late on. Under Jurgen Klopp Germany has recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat across five matches.
Netherlands group position
The Netherlands thrashed Greece 7-0 in Amsterdam with Tijjani Reijnders scoring a first-half hat-trick. Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring before Jurriën Timber and Donyell Malen added further goals. Germany will likely need to win on Monday unless Serbia beat the Greeks away from home. Switzerland remain in contention after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia in Group B1.
Stadium attendance details
Serbia fans were banned by UEFA due to racist behaviour earlier in the competition. The match permitted just 200 German travelers and 5,000 students to be present. Klopp stated they played a truly fantastic game with superb counter-pressing and top-notch intensity. The German side expressed optimism about qualifying for the final in Berlin.
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