Match report

Scotland Secures Victory Over Greece in UEFA Nations League

Greece
Greece
0–1
FT
Scotland
Scotland
Mar 20, 2025

In a tightly contested UEFA Nations League match, Scotland secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Greece. The match was decided by a penalty from S. McTominay in the 33rd minute, which proved to be the decisive moment of the game. Despite Greece's efforts to equalize, Scotland managed to hold on to their lead and secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • S. McTominay scored the only goal of the match with a penalty in the 33rd minute.
  • • Scotland received a yellow card to L. Ferguson in the 45+2 minute.
  • • Greece's M. Siopis was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute.
  • • Greece had a penalty overturned by VAR in the 86th minute.
  • • Scotland made multiple substitutions, including C. Adams, K. McLean, and A. Ralston.

Lineups

Greece

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 K. Tzolakis (G)
  • 15 L. Rota (D)
  • 4 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 3 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
  • 23 M. Siopis (M)
  • 20 P. Mantalos (M)
  • 7 G. Masouras (M)
  • 18 G. Konstantelias (M)
  • 9 C. Tzolis (M)
  • 8 F. Ioannidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 K. Karetsas
  • 6 C. Zafeiris
  • 14 V. Pavlidis
  • 10 D. Pelkas
  • 11 T. Fountas
  • 2 G. Vagiannidis
  • 13 C. Mandas
  • 5 P. Retsos
  • 22 D. Giannoulis
  • 1 O. Vlachodimos
  • 16 C. Mouzakitis
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos

Scotland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Gordon (G)
  • 2 A. Ralston (D)
  • 15 J. Souttar (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 3 A. Robertson (D)
  • 8 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 7 J. McGinn (M)
  • 4 S. McTominay (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 10 C. Adams (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 G. Hirst
  • 6 K. Tierney
  • 14 R. Porteous
  • 22 M. Johnston
  • 13 J. Hendry
  • 16 S. McKenna
  • 21 C. Slicker
  • 11 J. Wilson
  • 17 K. Nisbet
  • 9 T. Conway
  • 12 L. Kelly
  • 20 L. Miller

Timeline

  1. Scotland
    33' Scotland Goal · Penalty
    S. McTominay
  2. Scotland
    45'+2 Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Foul

  3. Greece
    46' Greece subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Giorgos Masouras · On: K. Karetsas
  4. Greece
    64' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    M. Siopis

    Foul

  5. Greece
    72' Greece subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Tzolis · On: Christos Zafeiris
  6. Greece
    72' Greece subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giannis Konstantelias · On: V. Pavlidis
  7. Greece
    72' Greece subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mantalos · On: D. Pelkas
  8. Scotland
    75' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Adams · On: George Hirst
  9. Scotland
    76' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. McLean · On: K. Tierney
  10. Greece
    81' Greece subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Ioannidis · On: T. Fountas
  11. Greece
    86' Greece Var · Penalty cancelled
    T. Fountas
  12. Scotland
    89' Scotland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ralston · On: R. Porteous
  13. Scotland
    90'+5 Scotland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Gilmour · On: M. Johnston

Match Stats

Stat Greece Scotland
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 8
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 571 433
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 1 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 15 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 510 364
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 33rd-minute penalty by S. McTominay gave Scotland a crucial lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The VAR decision to overturn a penalty for Greece in the 86th minute solidified Scotland's control and secured their victory.