Greece - France - 2:2. Euro 2024. Match review, statistics

On 21 November, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. Team Greece and Team France met.

Euro-2024

Greece - France - 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: A. Bakasetas (56), F. Ioannidis (61) - R. Kolo Muani (42), Fofana (74)

Warnings: O. Dembele (34), A. Bouchalakis (34), Panagiotis Retsos (40), Fofana (55), F. Ioannidis (75), Griezmann (90+2).

Review of the match Greece vs France:

A thrilling draw in the European Championship qualifying match Greece vs France at OPAP Arena In a much-anticipated European Championship qualifying match, Greece faced France at the legendary OPAP Arena. Both teams were keen to win and earn crucial qualification points, and football fans around the world witnessed an intense battle on the pitch. The match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw in which both teams showed their skill, determination and resilience. The first half started with great intensity, with both teams fighting for possession and control of the game. France took the lead in the 42nd minute when Rendal Colo Mouani put his team ahead with a shot from the penalty spot. However, Greece showed character and determination in the second half, quickly levelling the score in the 56th minute thanks to a goal by Anastasios Bakasetas. The Greek team continued to go forward, creating many opportunities and in the 61st minute, Phivos Ioannidis scored a stunning goal, putting his team in the lead and infuriating the fans. With the score 2-1 in favour of Greece, the French team had to find a way to get back into the game. In the 64th minute, France made a triple substitution, offering new energy and ideas in attack. The substitution immediately yielded results: in the 74th minute, Youssouf Fofana scored a sensational goal, levelling the score and setting the stage for a thrilling end to the match.

Both teams strived for victory, showing skill in attack and resilience in defence, but neither team was able to score. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, a fair reflection of the tension and competitiveness of the game. Both Greece and France can be proud of their results as they demonstrated their skills on the pitch. Throughout the match, several players made significant contributions to the game. Greeks Anastasios Bouchalakis, Pantelis Retzos and Phivos Ioannidis received yellow cards, which shows their dedication in the game. Meanwhile, France's Olivier Dembele and Yves Fofana also got into the referee's book. The substitutions made by both teams energised them and allowed them to use different tactical approaches. In particular, Kylian Mbappe came on in place of Randal Kolo Mouani, while Kingsley Coman replaced Dembele in the France squad. Greece also made important substitutions, with Spyros Alexandropoulos replacing Konstantinos Galanopoulos and Zeka replacing Ioannidis. After the final whistle, both teams left the pitch with their heads proudly raised, realising that they had put on a fantastic show for their fans. The draw confirms that the qualification race remains tight, with every point becoming crucial on the road to the European Championships. Football fans around the world can only hope that the next European Championship qualification matches will be as exciting, dramatic and talented as the Greece vs France encounter at OPAP Arena.

Statistics of the match Greece vs France: