Greece triumphs against Scotland to secure UEFA Nations League spot

·

Greece sealed a dominant 3-0 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park on March 23, overturning a first-leg deficit to claim a 3-1 aggregate win and secure a place in UEFA Nations League Group A.

Scotland had entered the match with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, courtesy of Scott McTominay’s penalty. However, Greece quickly turned the tide.

Giannis Konstantelias equalised in the 20th minute with a well-placed shot following a precise cross, levelling the aggregate score.

Before halftime, Konstantinos Karetsas, the 17-year-old prodigy, put Greece ahead with a calm left-footed finish, leaving Scotland trailing.

The match was effectively sealed just 20 seconds into the second half when Christos Tzolis scored Greece’s third, confirming their progression to the top tier.

Scotland’s hopes of promotion were dashed, as Greece celebrated a memorable and comprehensive victory.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Greek family drama ‘170 Square Metres’ captivates Melbourne audiences

170 Square Meters (Moonwalk) is the latest production staged by the Creative Drama & Arts Coordinator Katerina Poutachidou.

Celebratory dinner marks Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation’s landmark Ioannina initiative

Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation hosted a special event celebrating its ongoing commitment to the promotion of Greek language learning.

Australia pauses to remember the fallen on Remembrance Day 2025

Across Australia, thousands gathered on Tuesday to honour the nation’s fallen servicemen and women, marking 107 years since the end of WWI.

Hellenic heritage clubs among recipients of Football Australia’s community grants

Sydney Olympic FC, Olympic FC and S.C. Corinthians are among the clubs awarded 2025/26 Growing Football Community Grants.

Koutoufides family in legal battle with builder over $2 million mansion defects

Suzana Koutoufides has sued builder Acustruct over claims her $2m Ivanhoe mansion was riddled with more than 100 defects.

You May Also Like

‘A victory for every Greek Australian’: Basil Zempilas reflects on tough election campaign

Basil Zempilas was officially elected the City of Perth’s new Lord Mayor exactly one month ago. Beating out former ABC journalist Di Bain in a...

Lawyers in negotiation over possible guilty plea for alleged murderer, Kerry Kourpanidis

Lawyers are in negotiations over whether alleged murderer, Kerry Kourpanidis, might admit to bashing drunken tradie Warren Hordpenko to death.

New Odysseus Elytis museum in Athens nears completion

A new museum dedicated to Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseus Elytis is nearing completion in Plaka, Athens.