England vs Greece Match Report & Stats: 1-2 – Pavlidis Stuns England in Late Drama
| Competition | UEFA Nations League – Group B2 |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 10 October 2024 |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Teams | England vs Greece |
| Final Score | 1-2 |
England's Nations League campaign took a surprising turn as Greece edged a 2-1 victory at Wembley, with Vangelis Pavlidis delivering the winning blow deep into stoppage time. The defeat ends England’s perfect start in Group B2, while Greece maintained their unbeaten run, adding a significant three points.
England v Greece Match Report
The evening at Wembley began with high expectations for England, but Greece proved to be stubborn opposition, especially in the first half where both teams struggled to find their rhythm. Despite controlling possession, England failed to create clear chances, while Greece looked comfortable absorbing pressure.
In the second half, the match came alive. Greece took a surprising lead in the 49th minute when Vangelis Pavlidis finished off a clever pass from Konstantinos Koulierakis. England responded quickly, with substitutes playing a key role. Dominic Solanke set up Jude Bellingham to level the score in the 87th minute, giving the home fans hope.
However, Pavlidis had the final word in stoppage time, pouncing on a defensive lapse to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory for Greece.
Key Moments
- 49' – Greece Goal (0-1): Vangelis Pavlidis broke the deadlock with a calm finish after being played through by Koulierakis.
- 87' – England Equaliser (1-1): Jude Bellingham brought England back into the game, converting from close range after excellent work from Solanke.
- 90+4' – Greece Goal (1-2): Pavlidis completed his brace in the dying minutes, finishing from inside the box to secure all three points for Greece.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | England | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.84 | 0.74 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Passes Completed | 513 | 244 |
Lineups
England (4-2-1-3):
Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Colwill, Lewis; Rice, Palmer, Bellingham; Saka (Madueke 52'), Foden (Solanke 72'), Gordon (Watkins 60')
Greece (4-2-3-1):
Vlachodimos; Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Giannoulis; Kourbelis (Mantalos 74'), Siopis (Zafeiris 66'); Masouras (Pelkas 66'), Bakasetas (Vagiannidis 85'), Tzolis (Konstantelias 85'); Pavlidis
Pre-Match Tips Evaluation
- England to win & Both Teams to Score – ❌
England were tipped to win, but Greece's shock victory made this prediction incorrect. Both teams did score, though. - Correct Score Prediction (3-1 England) – ❌
The anticipated 3-1 victory for England fell far from reality as Greece secured a 2-1 win.
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