Match report
Greece Defeats Scotland 3-0 in Nations League Clash
Scotland
0–3
FT
Greece
Mar 23, 2025
Greece overpowered Scotland with a dominant performance to secure a 3-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League encounter. Giannis Konstantelias, K. Karetsas, and C. Tzolis found the back of the net for Greece, leaving Scotland struggling to find an answer on the pitch. The result is a significant boost for Greece's campaign in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Greece defeated Scotland 3-0 in the UEFA Nations League match.
- • Giannis Konstantelias scored the first goal for Greece in the 20th minute.
- • K. Karetsas netted the second goal for Greece in the 42nd minute.
- • C. Tzolis added the third goal for Greece in the 46th minute.
- • L. Ferguson and George Hirst received yellow cards for Scotland.
- • V. Pavlidis and C. Mouzakitis received yellow cards for Greece.
Lineups
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)
- 11 R. Christie (M)
- 4 S. McTominay (M)
- 7 J. McGinn (M)
- 10 C. Adams (F)
Substitutes
- 6 K. Tierney
- 19 L. Ferguson
- 18 G. Hirst
- 14 J. Wilson
- 9 T. Conway
- 22 M. Johnston
- 12 L. Kelly
- 13 J. Hendry
- 17 K. Nisbet
- 16 S. McKenna
- 20 L. Miller
- 21 C. Slicker
Greece
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 K. Tzolakis (G)
- 2 G. Vagiannidis (D)
- 4 K. Mavropanos (D)
- 3 K. Koulierakis (D)
- 22 D. Giannoulis (D)
- 6 C. Zafeiris (M)
- 16 C. Mouzakitis (M)
- 19 K. Karetsas (M)
- 18 G. Konstantelias (M)
- 9 C. Tzolis (M)
- 14 V. Pavlidis (F)
Substitutes
- 7 G. Masouras
- 10 D. Pelkas
- 23 K. Galanopoulos
- 8 F. Ioannidis
- 5 P. Retsos
- 21 K. Tsimikas
- 15 L. Rota
- 20 P. Mantalos
- 17 T. Chatzigiovanis
- 1 O. Vlachodimos
- 11 T. Fountas
- 13 C. Mandas
Timeline
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20' Greece Goal · Normal GoalGiannis Konstantelias · Assist: Giorgos Vagiannidis
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42' Greece Goal · Normal GoalK. Karetsas · Assist: Giannis Konstantelias
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46' Greece Goal · Normal GoalC. Tzolis · Assist: Giannis Konstantelias
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55' Scotland subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Gilmour · On: K. Tierney
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55' Scotland subst · Substitution 2Off: K. McLean · On: L. Ferguson
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55' Scotland subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Adams · On: George Hirst
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61' Scotland Card · Yellow CardL. Ferguson
Foul
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69' Greece Card · Yellow CardV. Pavlidis
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71' Scotland Card · Yellow CardGeorge Hirst
Foul
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73' Scotland subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Robertson · On: J. Wilson
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73' Scotland subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Christie · On: T. Conway
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73' Greece subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Karetsas · On: Giorgos Masouras
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73' Greece subst · Substitution 2Off: Giannis Konstantelias · On: D. Pelkas
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74' Greece Card · Yellow CardC. Mouzakitis
Foul
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83' Greece subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Pavlidis · On: K. Galanopoulos
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83' Greece subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Mouzakitis · On: F. Ioannidis
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90'+2 Greece subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Tzolis · On: P. Retsos
Match Stats
| Stat | Scotland | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 573 | 419 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 499 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Greece took the lead through Giannis Konstantelias in the 20th minute, which set the tone for their performance.
- ▸ The second and third goals scored by K. Karetsas and C. Tzolis within a span of four minutes in the first half sealed the victory for Greece and dampened any hopes of a comeback from Scotland.