Greece Triumphs Over Ireland in Thrilling Match
Dublin, September 10, 2024. Greece defeated the Republic of Ireland by a score of 2-0 in a UEFA Nations League match played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The first half of the match was quite balanced, with both teams struggling to gain control. The Republic of Ireland had the first clear opportunity in the 10th minute, but Callum Robinson’s shot was saved by the Greek goalkeeper. Greece responded with a shot from Dimitris Pelkas that went over the crossbar.
In the 50th minute, Greece took the lead thanks to a goal by F. Ioannidis, assisted by A. Bakasetas. The goal came after a series of quick and precise passes, which left the Irish defense completely disoriented.
From that moment on, Greece controlled the match and kept the Republic of Ireland at bay. C. Tzolis scored the second goal of the match in the 87th minute, again assisted by A. Bakasetas.
The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, which resulted in a high number of fouls and yellow cards. The Republic of Ireland received two yellow cards, while Greece received three.
Statistics:
– Possession: Ireland 48%, Greece 52%
– Shots: Ireland 8 (1 on target, 5 off target), Greece 8 (3 on target, 4 off target)
– Corners: Ireland 2, Greece 2
– Fouls: Ireland 14, Greece 11
– Yellow cards: Ireland 2, Greece 3
The match was officiated by Espen Eskas from Norway.
Substitutions rep. of ireland: at minute 63 E. Ferguson came in and J. Molumby went out., at minute 74 K. McAteer came in and J. Knight went out., at minute 74 M. Doherty came in and A. Omobamidele went out., at minute 84 C. Robinson came in and C. Ogbene went out., at minute 85 A. Idah came in and S. Szmodics went out.
Substitutions greece: at minute 67 C. Zafeiris came in and A. Chatzigiovanis went out., at minute 67 D. Pelkas came in and A. Bouchalakis went out., at minute 88 V. Pavlidis came in and F. Ioannidis went out., at minute 88 A. Ntoi came in and M. Siopis went out., at minute 89 G. Vagiannidis came in and C. Tzolis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rep. Of Ireland
Titulares:
Greece
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