Match report

Greece Defeats Scotland 3-2 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Greece
Greece
3–2
FT
Scotland
Scotland
Nov 15, 2025

In a high-stakes World Cup Qualification Europe encounter, Greece stunned Scotland with a 3-2 victory. Greece took an early lead with A. Bakasetas scoring in the 7th minute, followed by goals from K. Karetsas and C. Tzolis in the 57th and 63rd minutes, respectively. Scotland fought back with goals from B. Doak and R. Christie in the 65th and 70th minutes. Despite the late push from Scotland, Greece held on to secure a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Greece defeated Scotland 3-2 in a World Cup Qualification Europe match.
  • • A. Bakasetas scored in the 7th minute for Greece.
  • • K. Karetsas and C. Tzolis scored in the 57th and 63rd minutes, respectively.
  • • B. Doak and R. Christie scored for Scotland in the 65th and 70th minutes.
  • • A. Bakasetas received a red card in the 84th minute.

Lineups

Greece

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 2 G. Vagiannidis (D)
  • 5 P. Retsos (D)
  • 3 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
  • 6 D. Kourbelis (M)
  • 8 C. Mouzakitis (M)
  • 19 K. Karetsas (M)
  • 11 A. Bakasetas (M)
  • 10 C. Tzolis (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 K. Tzolakis
  • 13 C. Mandas
  • 4 G. Michailidis
  • 7 G. Masouras
  • 9 C. Kostoulas
  • 15 L. Rota
  • 16 N. Triantis
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 18 A. Tetteh
  • 20 P. Mantalos
  • 23 M. Siopis

Scotland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Gordon (G)
  • 2 A. Hickey (D)
  • 15 J. Souttar (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 3 A. Robertson (D)
  • 11 R. Christie (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 17 B. Doak (M)
  • 4 S. McTominay (M)
  • 7 J. McGinn (M)
  • 10 C. Adams (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Kelly
  • 21 S. Bain
  • 6 K. Tierney
  • 8 A. Irving
  • 9 L. Dykes
  • 13 J. Hendry
  • 14 C. Barron
  • 16 S. McKenna
  • 18 G. Hirst
  • 20 L. Shankland
  • 22 A. Ralston
  • 23 K. McLean

Timeline

  1. Greece
    7' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bakasetas
  2. Scotland
    10' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    J. McGinn

    Argument

  3. Scotland
    30' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Foul

  4. Greece
    43' Greece subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: A. Tetteh
  5. Greece
    57' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Karetsas · Assist: A. Tetteh
  6. Greece
    63' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tzolis · Assist: A. Bakasetas
  7. Scotland
    65' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Doak · Assist: J. McGinn
  8. Greece
    66' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bakasetas

    Argument

  9. Scotland
    70' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Christie · Assist: A. Robertson
  10. Scotland
    75' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Grant Hanley · On: S. McKenna
  11. Scotland
    75' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hickey · On: A. Ralston
  12. Greece
    76' Greece subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Karetsas · On: Giorgos Masouras
  13. Scotland
    82' Scotland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Christie · On: L. Dykes
  14. Scotland
    82' Scotland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Adams · On: L. Shankland
  15. Greece
    84' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bakasetas

    Foul

  16. Greece
    84' Greece Card · Red Card
    A. Bakasetas

    Foul

  17. Scotland
    85' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    John Souttar

    Argument

  18. Scotland
    88' Scotland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Doak · On: George Hirst
  19. Greece
    90' Greece subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Tzolis · On: C. Kostoulas
  20. Greece
    90' Greece subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Mouzakitis · On: Pantelis Hatzidiakos

Match Stats

Stat Greece Scotland
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 83% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 443 448
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 6
xG 2.78 1.47
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 369 379
Shots Inside Box 15 10
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Bakasetas' early goal set the tone for Greece, giving them an early lead and confidence.
  • ▸ Greece's third goal by C. Tzolis in the 63rd minute was pivotal, securing a two-goal lead despite conceding a goal just two minutes later.
  • ▸ The red card for A. Bakasetas in the 84th minute changed the momentum, but Greece managed to hold off Scotland's late surge.