October 10, (THEWILL) – England suffered a historic defeat against Greece in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday night at Wembley Stadium. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Greece, marking their first-ever win against England. The game saw dramatic turns, with Greece breaking their goal drought at Wembley and securing a last-minute victory.
Vangelis Pavlidis opened the scoring for Greece early in the second half, ending their previous goalless record at Wembley. England’s Jude Bellingham equalised in the 87th minute, seemingly salvaging a draw for the home team. However, Pavlidis struck again in stoppage time, securing a memorable win for Greece.
The match was not without controversy. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s risky play nearly resulted in a Greek goal, only for Levi Colwill to make a crucial goal-line clearance. Greece had multiple goals disallowed due to offside calls, adding to the tension of the encounter.
This loss marks England’s first competitive defeat at Wembley in four years and the first setback for interim manager Lee Carsley. The result raises questions about England’s performance and tactics, particularly their struggle to break down Greece’s defence for much of the match.
The game held additional significance as both teams wore black armbands in memory of George Baldock, an England-born Greek international who recently passed away. Pavlidis dedicated his goal to Baldock, adding an emotional element to the historic victory.
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