Overview
- Germany lost 27:30 after leading 17:13 at half-time, collapsing 10:17 in the second half through turnovers, rushed shots and defensive lapses.
- Video review disallowed a potential 26:26 by Juri Knorr because coach Alfred Gislason triggered a timeout moments earlier, a mistake he publicly accepted.
- Serbia goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev delivered a standout performance, while Renārs Uščins and Miro Schluroff top-scored for Germany with six goals each.
- The defeat leaves Germany needing a win over Spain on Monday to reach the main round, and a multi-goal victory if Serbia beat Austria.
- After the loss, tactical decisions drew scrutiny as Knorr expressed frustration over second-half changes and limited minutes.