Match report

Greece Defeats Rep. Of Ireland 2-0 in UEFA Nations League

Rep. Of Ireland
Rep. Of Ireland
0–2
FT
Greece
Greece
Sep 10, 2024

Greece emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Rep. Of Ireland in their UEFA Nations League match. Ioannidis and Tzolis scored the goals for the Greeks, while Rep. Of Ireland struggled to find a breakthrough despite several substitutions. The Irish faced challenges with discipline, accumulating multiple yellow cards throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Rep. Of Ireland 0–2 Greece
  • • F. Ioannidis scored the first goal in the 50th minute
  • • C. Tzolis scored the second goal in the 87th minute
  • • A. Omobamidele received a yellow card in the 31st minute
  • • J. Molumby substituted for E. Ferguson in the 63rd minute
  • • K. Tsimikas received a yellow card in the 58th minute
  • • C. Tzolis received a yellow card in the 63rd minute
  • • Jason Knight received a yellow card in the 70th minute
  • • M. Siopis received a yellow card in the 74th minute

Lineups

Rep. Of Ireland

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 5 A. Omobamidele (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 11 R. Brady (D)
  • 20 C. Ogbene (M)
  • 6 A. Browne (M)
  • 14 J. Molumby (M)
  • 17 J. Knight (M)
  • 8 W. Smallbone (F)
  • 21 S. Szmodics (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 E. Ferguson
  • 2 M. Doherty
  • 18 K. McAteer
  • 7 C. Robinson
  • 10 A. Idah
  • 19 T. Parrott
  • 12 J. O'Brien
  • 13 F. Ebosele
  • 15 L. Scales
  • 23 M. Travers
  • 3 C. O'Dowda
  • 16 M. O’Leary

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)
  • 5 A. Bouchalakis (M)
  • 23 M. Siopis (M)
  • 16 T. Chatzigiovanis (M)
  • 11 T. Bakasetas (M)
  • 7 C. Tzolis (M)
  • 8 F. Ioannidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 C. Zafeiris
  • 10 D. Pelkas
  • 14 V. Pavlidis
  • 6 A. Ntoi
  • 2 G. Vagiannidis
  • 12 K. Tzolakis
  • 18 G. Konstantelias
  • 20 P. Mantalos
  • 22 D. Giannoulis
  • 13 C. Mandas
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 9 T. Douvikas

Timeline

  1. Rep. Of Ireland
    31' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Omobamidele

    Foul

  2. Greece
    50' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ioannidis · Assist: A. Bakasetas
  3. Greece
    58' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    K. Tsimikas

    Foul

  4. Greece
    63' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    C. Tzolis

    Foul

  5. Rep. Of Ireland
    63' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Molumby · On: E. Ferguson
  6. Greece
    67' Greece subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Chatzigiovannis · On: Christos Zafeiris
  7. Greece
    68' Greece subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bouchalakis · On: D. Pelkas
  8. Rep. Of Ireland
    70' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    Jason Knight

    Argument

  9. Greece
    74' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    M. Siopis

    Foul

  10. Rep. Of Ireland
    74' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Omobamidele · On: Matt Doherty
  11. Rep. Of Ireland
    74' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jason Knight · On: K. McAteer
  12. Rep. Of Ireland
    84' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: C. Robinson
  13. Rep. Of Ireland
    84' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: A. Idah
  14. Greece
    87' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tzolis · Assist: A. Bakasetas
  15. Greece
    88' Greece subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ioannidis · On: V. Pavlidis
  16. Greece
    88' Greece subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Siopis · On: Andreas Ndoj
  17. Greece
    89' Greece subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Tzolis · On: Giorgos Vagiannidis

Match Stats

Stat Rep. Of Ireland Greece
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 87%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 499 527
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 1 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 422 458
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Ioannidis's goal in the 50th minute marked a turning point, giving Greece the lead and momentum.
  • ▸ C. Tzolis's second goal in the 87th minute secured the victory for Greece, putting the game out of reach for Rep. Of Ireland.