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Greece had a great performance in Dublin on Tuesday as they beat hosts Ireland 2-0 on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League, both goals coming in the second half.
The Greeks appeared more composed in Dublin than they did three nights earlier in Piraeus against Finland, with fewer defensive problems and more possession in midfield. Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos was hardly busy throughout the game, except for a 41st minute goal which was rightly disallowed on the ground.
Greece threatened twice in the first half, first with a Tasos Bakasetas free kick and then with a Konstantinos Koulierakis effort that hit the crossbar.
But it was four minutes after the start of the second half that Greece struck, with Fotis Ioannidis sending a well-taken shot into the top corner of the Irish goal for 1-0.
Then three minutes from the end Christos Tzolis made a stunning solo effort with Bakasetas’ pass ending up in the back of the net, to seal victory for the Greek national team.
The visitors had a few more chances to score in the second half, but the result will be fine for them, as they now have an excellent record after the first couple of games in the group.
Greece’s next match is on October 10 against England at Wembley.
