Match report
Greece Defeats Finland 3-0 in UEFA Nations League
Greece
3–0
FT
Finland
Sep 7, 2024
Greece stunned Finland with a convincing 3-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League match. Forward F. Ioannidis scored two goals, including a crucial second half goal, while a Finland own goal in the first half sealed the win for the Greeks. Despite Finland's early yellow card to B. Kallman, Greece maintained their composure and capitalized on their opportunities. The victory cements Greece's position in the competition and keeps Finland searching for their first win.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Greece 3-0 Finland
- • F. Ioannidis scored two goals for Greece (23', 76')
- • B. Kallman scored an own goal for Finland (37')
- • Greece had two yellow cards (Konstantinos Koulierakis, 50'; Giannis Konstantelias, 66')
- • Finland had two yellow cards (B. Kallman, 25'; Matti Peltola, 90+3')
Lineups
Greece
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
- 15 L. Rota (D)
- 4 K. Mavropanos (D)
- 3 K. Koulierakis (D)
- 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
- 20 P. Mantalos (M)
- 5 A. Bouchalakis (M)
- 16 T. Chatzigiovanis (M)
- 11 T. Bakasetas (M)
- 10 D. Pelkas (M)
- 8 F. Ioannidis (F)
Substitutes
- 18 G. Konstantelias
- 19 C. Zafeiris
- 23 M. Siopis
- 14 V. Pavlidis
- 2 G. Vagiannidis
- 12 K. Tzolakis
- 9 T. Douvikas
- 6 K. Galanopoulos
- 7 C. Tzolis
- 17 P. Hatzidiakos
- 13 C. Mandas
- 22 D. Giannoulis
Finland
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 13 A. Ståhl (D)
- 5 A. Hoskonen (D)
- 4 R. Ivanov (D)
- 17 T. Galvez (D)
- 3 M. Peltola (M)
- 11 R. Schüller (M)
- 8 R. Lod (M)
- 6 G. Kamara (M)
- 7 O. Antman (M)
- 19 B. Källman (F)
Substitutes
- 16 U. Nissilä
- 9 F. Jensen
- 14 T. Keskinen
- 20 J. Pohjanpalo
- 21 L. Walta
- 22 I. Niskanen
- 2 L. Väisänen
- 18 J. Uronen
- 15 M. Tenho
- 10 T. Pukki
- 12 J. Joronen
- 23 V. Sinisalo
Timeline
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23' Greece Goal · Normal GoalF. Ioannidis
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25' Finland Card · Yellow CardB. Kallman
Foul
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37' Greece Goal · Own GoalB. Kallman
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44' Finland subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Schüller · On: U. Nissilä
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46' Greece subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Chatzigiovannis · On: Giannis Konstantelias
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50' Greece Card · Yellow CardKonstantinos Koulierakis
Foul
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62' Finland subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Lod · On: F. Jensen
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62' Finland subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Antman · On: T. Keskinen
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62' Finland subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Kallman · On: J. Pohjanpalo
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65' Greece subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Bouchalakis · On: Christos Zafeiris
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65' Greece subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Mantalos · On: M. Siopis
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66' Greece Card · Yellow CardGiannis Konstantelias
Argument
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76' Greece Goal · Normal GoalF. Ioannidis · Assist: A. Bakasetas
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77' Greece subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Bakasetas · On: V. Pavlidis
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77' Greece subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Ioannidis · On: Giorgos Vagiannidis
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82' Finland subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Kamara · On: L. Walta
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90'+3 Finland Card · Yellow CardMatti Peltola
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Greece | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 477 | 570 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 400 | 491 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The own goal by B. Kallman in the 37th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Greece, giving them a crucial lead they would not relinquish.
- ▸ F. Ioannidis' second goal in the 76th minute sealed the victory for Greece, providing a decisive advantage over the struggling Finnish defense.