Match report

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

Greece
Greece
2–0
FT
Rep. Of Ireland
Rep. Of Ireland
Oct 13, 2024

Greece held off a determined Rep. Of Ireland to secure a 2-0 win in their UEFA Nations League match. Bakasetas opened the scoring in the 48th minute with an assist from Tzolis, while Mantalos added a second in stoppage time, sealing the victory for the hosts. The Irish fought hard but couldn't find the equalizer despite making several substitutions in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Greece: 2-0 Rep. Of Ireland
  • • A. Bakasetas scored the opening goal in the 48th minute
  • • P. Mantalos sealed the win with a goal in the 90th minute
  • • D. Giannoulis and D. Kourbelis received yellow cards for Greece
  • • Rep. Of Ireland made five substitutions during the match

Lineups

Greece

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 15 L. Rota (D)
  • 4 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 22 D. Giannoulis (D)
  • 6 D. Kourbelis (M)
  • 23 M. Siopis (M)
  • 7 G. Masouras (M)
  • 11 T. Bakasetas (M)
  • 8 C. Tzolis (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Pelkas
  • 9 T. Douvikas
  • 19 C. Zafeiris
  • 20 P. Mantalos
  • 21 K. Tsimikas
  • 2 G. Vagiannidis
  • 16 T. Chatzigiovanis
  • 18 G. Konstantelias
  • 13 C. Mandas
  • 3 A. Ntoi
  • 12 K. Tzolakis
  • 5 P. Retsos

Rep. Of Ireland

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 4 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 3 L. Scales (D)
  • 11 R. Brady (D)
  • 20 C. Ogbene (M)
  • 6 J. Cullen (M)
  • 17 J. Knight (M)
  • 7 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 9 E. Ferguson (F)
  • 19 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 J. Taylor
  • 2 F. Ebosele
  • 8 J. Molumby
  • 21 M. Johnston
  • 12 K. McAteer
  • 14 F. Azaz
  • 10 A. Idah
  • 5 A. Omobamidele
  • 16 M. O’Leary
  • 23 M. Travers
  • 18 J. McGrath

Timeline

  1. Greece
    45'+1 Greece Card · Yellow Card
    D. Giannoulis

    Foul

  2. Greece
    48' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bakasetas · Assist: C. Tzolis
  3. Rep. Of Ireland
    57' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: Jack Taylor
  4. Rep. Of Ireland
    57' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: F. Ebosele
  5. Greece
    65' Greece subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Giorgos Masouras · On: D. Pelkas
  6. Greece
    71' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    Dimitrios Kourbelis

    Foul

  7. Greece
    72' Greece subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: A. Douvikas
  8. Rep. Of Ireland
    72' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jason Knight · On: J. Molumby
  9. Rep. Of Ireland
    72' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: Michael Johnston
  10. Greece
    82' Greece subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Tzolis · On: P. Mantalos
  11. Rep. Of Ireland
    82' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. O'Shea · On: K. McAteer
  12. Greece
    90'+1 Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mantalos

Match Stats

Stat Greece Rep. Of Ireland
Fouls 14 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 475 380
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 393 303
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Greece's goal by Bakasetas in the 48th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ The second goal by Mantalos in the 90th minute put the game out of reach for Rep. Of Ireland, ensuring Greece's victory.