False Start and Goalkeeper Blunder: U21 Loses to Greece - Germany's U21s Lose 2-3 to Greece in Euro 2027 Qualifier
Germany's U21 team suffered a 2-3 defeat against Greece in a 2027 European Championship qualifier. Despite a poor start, the German side showed resilience, but ultimately fell short.
The match got off to a disastrous start for Germany. Greece scored two quick goals within the first minute. The German defence struggled throughout the first half, with goalkeeper Dennis Seimen making a costly blunder that led to another goal. Just before halftime, Mainz's Nelson Weiper's header hit the post, denying Germany a much-needed goal.
Germany fought back strongly in the second half. Muhammed Damar and Tom Rothe scored for the German team, with Rothe's goal being his first for the national side. However, Greece's Dimitris Rallis scored the winning goal in the 81st minute, securing a 3-2 victory for the home team.
This loss is Germany's first in a qualifier since 2021. Despite the setback, Germany still qualified for the EM. Next up, they face Northern Ireland in Belfast on Tuesday. The team will need to bounce back from this defeat and improve their defensive play.
