Greece Stun England at Wembley with 2-1 Victory
London, England – Greece pulled off a stunning upset at Wembley Stadium, defeating England 2-1 in their 2024-25 UEFA Nations League match.
Match Summary
Date: October 10, 2024
Competition: 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, Group C2
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 72,000
Referee: Srđan Jovanović (Serbia)
Greece’s Shocking Lead
Vangelis Pavlidis opened the scoring for Greece in the 49th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by England. The visitors doubled their lead through Vangelis Pavlidis 90+2 minute strike.
England’s Late Rally
England player , Jude Bellingham, scored a consolation goal in the 87th minute, but it was not yet over, because the away team had a different approach to the game.
Post-Match Reactions
Greece coach, Ivan Jovanovic: “We showed character and resilience. This win is a testament to our team’s growth.”
England manager, Lee Carsley: “We didn’t start well, and Greece took advantage. We’ll learn from this and move forward.”
