Analysis The numbers behind the result
Goalless draw masks Germany's dominance in chance creation
The 0-0 scoreline flattered Greece as Germany's statistical dominance went unrewarded, with the visitors recording a 70% possession advantage and generating 21 total shots (10 inside the box) to Greece's 5. A disallowed 32nd-minute goal for Jonathan Burkardt proved decisive in a match where Germany's 4 shots on target and 11 attempts from outside the box showed greater attacking intent, while Greece managed just 2 on target despite 15 free kicks.
The game's pattern was set early, with Germany restricting Greece to counter-attacks (30% possession) and the hosts collecting 3 yellow cards in defensive actions. Germany's higher-line defence (3 offsides won vs Greece's 1) and midfield control (571 accurate passes to 185) created 11 shots from distance - though only 7 were blocked by Greece's compact shape. With both goalkeepers making crucial saves (4 by Tzolakis, 2 by Urbig), the decisive factor was Germany's failure to convert territorial dominance (3 corners to 2) into clear chances - their 0.0 xG per shot outside the box underlining Greece's disciplined low-block success.