Greece (1&Un.3.5) - Northern Ireland

Field/Stadium: Giorgos Kamaras (14.200) (Athens)

Distance: 2.898 km.

Start time: 2.09.2022 & 21:45

Greece (1st Place N.4-I.0-H.1 Term.7-1)

 The match was indifferent. And this was also seen in the energy of the team's players. Of course, this does not mean that a serious team gives up games. In order to build something good, he has to start showing character and this will be seen in the so-called indifferent matches. However, with the absence of Giakoumakis, Pavlidis and Bakaseta, it seemed that we are missing something up front. As it seems, the "little" player for this level will play Ioannidis F. The suspended Siopis will also be absent.

Northern Ireland (3rd Place L.1-I.2-H.2 Term.6-7)

If the Northern Irish have anything to show for it, it's that they never postpone their matches. And this was clearly seen in their last victory, which essentially gives them the upper hand in the case of staying. They beat Kosovo with an upset and now they need the same or better result from Cyprus to save themselves. They will fight as hard as they can and although they are missing Lafferty they will certainly look quite competitive.

Greece "did its duty" towards its "relative" Cyprus and it needs to do something and something more to be able to close this effort nicely. The Northern Irish have no quality but a lot of power and high play, which never bothered us. But with Ioannidis in front, I don't see an advantage. So it will definitely be a difficult victory, with few goals. 1 & Under3.5.