Match report

Greece Secures 2-0 Victory Over Finland in UEFA Nations League

Finland
Finland
0–2
FT
Greece
Greece
Nov 17, 2024

In a decisive UEFA Nations League match, Greece secured a 2-0 victory over Finland. Goals from A. Bakasetas and C. Tzolis put Greece in control, despite early Finnish struggles marked by multiple yellow cards. The Greek defense held firm, maintaining their lead to the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • A. Bakasetas scored the opening goal for Greece in the 52nd minute, assisted by Konstantinos Koulierakis.
  • • C. Tzolis extended Greece's lead with a goal in the 56th minute.
  • • Finland received three yellow cards in the first 59 minutes, including fouls by Juhani Pikkarainen and Nikolai Alho.
  • • Greece's victory was their second in the UEFA Nations League, showcasing their strong form.

Lineups

Finland

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Joronen (G)
  • 17 N. Alho (D)
  • 5 A. Hoskonen (D)
  • 4 R. Ivanov (D)
  • 3 J. Pikkarainen (D)
  • 21 D. Håkans (D)
  • 8 R. Lod (M)
  • 6 G. Kamara (M)
  • 14 K. Kairinen (M)
  • 9 B. Källman (M)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ollila
  • 7 O. Antman
  • 16 U. Nissilä
  • 10 T. Pukki
  • 22 I. Niskanen
  • 2 D. O'Shaughnessy
  • 1 L. Hrádecký
  • 11 O. Valakari
  • 19 A. Suhonen
  • 15 M. Tenho
  • 18 J. Uronen
  • 23 C. Eriksson

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)
  • 6 D. Kourbelis (M)
  • 20 P. Mantalos (M)
  • 7 G. Masouras (M)
  • 11 T. Bakasetas (M)
  • 19 C. Tzolis (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Pelkas
  • 23 M. Siopis
  • 22 D. Giannoulis
  • 5 P. Retsos
  • 16 C. Mouzakitis
  • 18 G. Konstantelias
  • 2 G. Vagiannidis
  • 13 C. Mandas
  • 9 T. Douvikas
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 12 K. Tzolakis
  • 8 A. Ntoi

Timeline

  1. Finland
    4' Finland Card · Yellow Card
    Juhani Pikkarainen

    Foul

  2. Finland
    10' Finland Card · Yellow Card
    Nikolai Alho

    Foul

  3. Greece
    52' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bakasetas · Assist: Konstantinos Koulierakis
  4. Greece
    56' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tzolis
  5. Finland
    59' Finland Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ivanov

    Foul

  6. Finland
    67' Finland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juhani Pikkarainen · On: T. Ollila
  7. Finland
    67' Finland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Pohjanpalo · On: O. Antman
  8. Greece
    74' Greece subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bakasetas · On: D. Pelkas
  9. Finland
    75' Finland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kamara · On: U. Nissilä
  10. Finland
    75' Finland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Håkans · On: T. Pukki
  11. Greece
    75' Greece subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Giorgos Masouras · On: M. Siopis
  12. Finland
    82' Finland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nikolai Alho · On: I. Niskanen
  13. Greece
    87' Greece subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Tzolis · On: D. Giannoulis
  14. Greece
    88' Greece subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mantalos · On: P. Retsos
  15. Greece
    90'+1 Greece subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dimitrios Kourbelis · On: C. Mouzakitis

Match Stats

Stat Finland Greece
Fouls 10 4
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 474 633
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 0 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 410 561
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to Finnish players disrupted their rhythm, giving Greece an early momentum advantage.
  • ▸ Bakasetas' goal in the 52nd minute broke the deadlock and shifted the game's momentum in favor of Greece.
  • ▸ Tzolis' quick second goal four minutes later sealed the victory and left Finland with a difficult uphill battle.