Germany sink sorry Serbia to set up crunch Netherlands clash
Germany cruised to a 3-1 win against Serbia in Belgrade in the Nations League on Friday, setting up a crunch clash with the Netherlands in Berlin on Monday. The Netherlands' 7-0 annihilation of Greece in Amsterdam means the Germans will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarter-finals, unless Serbia beat the Greeks away from home.
Germany thrashed Serbia 3-1 in Belgrade on Friday, securing a crucial spot in the quarter-finals of the Nations League. The match, held in an almost empty Rajko Mitic Stadium due to rain and Serbia's racist fan issue, saw Germany dominate from the outset. Florian Wirtz and debutant Brajan Gruda scored for the Germans, while Serbia's Srdan Babic netted a consolation goal before receiving his second yellow card.
Serbia finished with nine men after Vanja Dragojevic and Andrija Zivkovic were both sent off late in the game. The Netherlands' 7-0 thrashing of Greece in Amsterdam means Germany will need a win against Serbia to advance, unless Serbia can beat Greece away. Germany, coached by Jurgen Klopp, have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their five games under his leadership. Klopp expressed optimism about his team's progress, praising their counter-pressing and intensity.
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