Germany beats Serbia 3-1 in rain‑soaked Nations League match
Germany defeated Serbia 3-1 in Belgrade on Friday, keeping its quarter‑final hopes alive and moving closer to avoiding relegation playoffs in UEFA Nations League Group A2.
Key points
- Germany opened scoring after three minutes when a Kai Havertz header was turned into an own goal by Serbia.
- Florian Wirtz added a second goal eleven minutes later.
- Brajan Gruda scored the third goal in the 50th minute.
- Serbian players Vanja Dragojevic and Andrija Zivkovic were sent off late in the match.
- The win kept Germany in contention for a quarter‑final spot and away from relegation playoffs.
Germany defeats Serbia 3-1 in Belgrade
Germany defeated Serbia 3-1 on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Stadion Rajko Mitić in Belgrade.
The match was part of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group A2.
Germany opened the scoring inside three minutes when a Kai Havertz header was turned into his own net by Serbia’s Srdjan Babic.
Florian Wirtz added a second goal eleven minutes later, putting Germany 2-0 up.
Brajan Gruda completed the scoring in the 50th minute with a finish beyond Vanja Milinkovic‑Savic.
The contest was played in rainy conditions, with a soaked pitch at the venue.
Germany entered the match with only one win in the campaign and remained in contention for a quarter‑final place after the victory.
Serbian players Vanja Dragojevic and Andrija Zivkovic were sent off in the 76th and 89th minutes respectively.
The win moved Germany closer to avoiding the relegation playoffs in League A.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Germany vs Serbia Nations League match?
Germany won 3-1 over Serbia.
Who scored the goals for Germany against Serbia?
Kai Havertz (own goal), Florian Wirtz and Brajan Gruda scored for Germany.
Did any Serbian players receive red cards in the match?
Yes, Vanja Dragojevic and Andrija Zivkovic were sent off.
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