The Greek national team surprisingly wins the Nations League game in England. The game was influenced by the death of George Baldock.
Vice-European champions England suffered a bitter setback in the Nations League without star striker Harry Kane. After two wins at the start under interim national coach Lee Carsley, the “Three Lions” were defeated 1-2 (0-0) by Greece on Thursday evening at Wembley Stadium in London, who had an emotional match following the sudden death of national player George Baldock achieved success.
Evangelos Pavlidis (50th minute and 90th + 4) shot the Greeks to victory with a brace; after his first goal, the attacker held up a jersey of his late teammate. Jude Bellingham (87th) equalized for the English team, who had been harmless for a long time.
Baldock was only 31 years old. The native of England and the son of a Greek, who was recently no longer nominated for the selection, was found lifeless in his swimming pool, according to media reports.
England remained largely harmless on offense without Kane. The captain was rested after a minor injury, but he should be an option for the starting eleven again on Sunday (6 p.m.) in Finland. In Group B2, the English are initially chasing the impeccable Greeks at the top. It was the first defeat ever in a total of ten games against Greece.
After a minute’s silence for Baldock, Greece started bravely, with the guests repeatedly putting early pressure on the favorites. After good chances on both sides, it took until the second half for the first goal. Pavlidis interjected thoughtfully. Greece defended their lead with great passion, but shortly before the end they overlooked Bellingham, who deliberately shot in from 16 meters. But the English still didn’t take the point. Pavlidis punished the hosts deep into stoppage time.