Greece defeats England with a Pavlidis brace in the Nations League

In an exciting Nations League match, Greece defeated England 2-1, marking a tough loss for the hosts at Wembley. Greece, with a solid tactical approach, resisted English attacks and took advantage of their opportunities to secure the three points, thanks to the stellar performance of Vangelis Pavlidis, who scored a crucial brace.

The first half was evenly matched, with England controlling possession but failing to create significant scoring chances. Greece, well-organized defensively, waited for their moment, which arrived at the beginning of the second half. In the 49th minute, Vangelis Pavlidis broke the deadlock with a shot inside the box following a precise cross that unsettled the English defense.

Driven by their fans, England launched an attack in search of an equalizer. Despite their efforts, the Greek defense, led by goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, held firm until the 87th minute, when Jude Bellingham struck a powerful shot from outside the area to level the score and give hope to the English side.

However, just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, Greece struck again in stoppage time. Vangelis Pavlidis sealed his brace with a header after a lightning-fast counterattack in the 94th minute, ensuring the Greek victory and leaving England with no response.

This result puts England in a complicated position in their Nations League group, while Greece solidifies its status as one of the tournament's revelations, securing a crucial win against a formidable opponent.