UEFA Nations League – Wirtz scores as Germany beats Serbia 2-0

The second round of Group B matches in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League saw Germany, playing at home at the Allianz Arena, defeat Serbia 2-0 thanks to goals from Tom Bischoff and Wirtz.

Four minutes into the match, Germany's attack was cleared by Serbian goalkeeper Petrovic, and Mittelstädter received the ball outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot that went wide. In the 8th minute, Philipp Tru headed the ball across, and Aleksandar Pavlovic's follow-up shot went wide of the goal.

In the 11th minute, Schörhant chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Waldtmar headed the ball wide. In the 16th minute, Germany attacked from a corner, and Waldmar Anton volleyed the ball, but it went wide. In the 18th minute, Wirtz passed the ball to Gnabry, who received it and entered the penalty area, but his low shot went wide.

In the 24th minute, Tom Bischov received a pass from Wirtz and curled a shot from inside the penalty area, but the ball hit the side netting. In the 30th minute, Waltermad dealt with the defense and made a diagonal pass, Gnabry followed up and fired a low shot from close range, but it was saved by Serbian goalkeeper Petrovic.

In the 35th minute, Gnabry delivered a cross, and Wirtz headed the ball towards goal in the penalty area, but Serbian goalkeeper Petrovic immediately dived to save it. In the 39th minute, Aleksandar Pavlovic passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area, and Wirtz received the ball and fired a shot after dealing with the defense, but the ball hit the post. Tom Bischov then followed up and scored, giving Germany a 1-0 lead.

In the 43rd minute, Tom Bischov received a pass from Aleksandar Pavlovic and took a long-range shot, but it was cleared by Serbian goalkeeper Petrovic.

In the 54th minute of the second half, Wirtz created an attacking opportunity, and Schörhand's long-range shot went over the bar. In the 58th minute, Germany took a corner kick, and Schörhand curled a shot, but the ball hit the side netting. In the 59th minute, Philipp Tru chipped a pass into the box, and Wörthmad's shot went high.

In the 61st minute, Mittelstädter dribbled forward and passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area. Wirtz received the ball, dribbled past the defender, and slotted it home, giving Germany a 2-0 lead over Serbia. In the 63rd minute, Waldemar Anton headed the ball across the goal, and Schörhant met it with a shot, but it went wide.

In the 78th minute, Serbia attempted a counter-attack. Kostic received the ball near the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by German goalkeeper Ulbig. In the 85th minute, Wirtz played a long pass, and Bambas Conti received the ball in the penalty area and, after dealing with the defense, took a shot, but the ball was caught by Serbian goalkeeper Petrovic.

In the 90th minute, Vitaly Jairnet passed the ball to Bambas Conti, who followed up with a long-range shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player.

In the end, Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 at home.

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