Germany's Last-Minute Victory Over Greece in Euro 2024 Warm-Up

Germany secured a last-minute 2-1 win over Greece in a Euro 2024 warm-up match. Pascal Gross scored the winning goal in the 89th minute. The Germans' performance showed room for improvement ahead of their opener against Scotland. Key moments included a strong showing from Neuer and a crucial equalizer by Havertz.

Euro 2024 host Germany had to come from a goal down to snatch a last gasp 2-1 victory over Greece on Friday in a lacklustre dress rehearsal ahead of next week's tournament start. Pascal Gross fired in the winner in the 89th minute as the Germans showed they still have room for improvement ahead of their June 14 tournament opener against Scotland.

In an error-ridden first half performance, the hosts often lost possession, with the Greeks carving out a golden chance in the sixth minute. But Christos Tzolis's double effort from close range was blocked by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

Neuer, however, could not hold on to another Tzolis shot in the 33rd after the German defence lost possession in their own half, with the keeper spilling the ball into the path of Giorgos Masouras for a tap-in. Germany put the ball in the net in the 43rd with first-choice striker Kai Havertz but he was offside.

The hosts started pressing higher after the break and Havertz did better in the 55th, turning in the box and levelling with a deflected shot. Greece almost hit back on the break in the 64th but Neuer again came to the rescue before Benjamin Henrichs rattled the crossbar with a 20-metre missile.

Gross then made sure of the win with his long range effort. Germany also play Hungary and Switzerland in their Euro Group A.