Team Greece survived a late comeback from Serbia to open its account in the All Nations Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory.
After leading 2 nil at halftime after a scintillating display of football, Team Greece scored early in the second half to take an unassailable 3 nil lead. The game then turned back into a contest with Serbia scoring 2 goals in 10 minutes and it was game on.
Both teams had further opportunities but it was Team Greece that held firm and take all 3 points at the final whistle.
George Katsakis, Coach of Greece, said, “First half the boys played exceptional football and the second half was definitely a tighter contest, but what’s important was that we got the result we so required and now look forward to our last game next week against North Macedonia to hopefully qualify for the Quarter Finals.”
“The tournament has some quality teams and our boys will have to be up for every game in order to progress,” Katsakis added.
Michael Karamitos, GCM Board Member, was pleased with the result following the tight finish.
“What a pulsating football game we witnessed and congratulations to both teams on a wonderful spectacle,” Karamitos said.
“The tournament has on display teams of immense talent and progressing through the group stages is definitely a challenge. Team Greece did us proud and we look forward to next week’s challenge against North Macedonia.”
Team Greece will play its final game next Sunday, October 26 at 2:30 pm at Knox City FC.
