Germany's U21 team suffered their first defeat in a European Championship qualifier for almost four years, putting a serious damper on their progress to the European Championship. After a disastrous false start with two goals conceded within a minute, the German Football Association lost 3:2 (2:2) to Greece despite a comeback in the meantime.
After a miserable start with two goals conceded by Konstantinos Kostoulas (13th minute) and former Nuremberg player Stefanos Tzimas (14th), aided by a blackout by goalkeeper Dennis Seimen, the German team fought back after the break thanks to an improved performance. After goals from Hoffenheim's Muhammed Damar (54th minute) and Tom Rothe from Union Berlin (59th), coach Antonio Di Salvo's team pushed for victory. However, the visitors celebrated after Dimitris Rallis (81) punished the hesitant DFB defense.
