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He scored the 2nd goal for Rapid Wien in a 3 nil win over Anorthosis in Europa qualification. I hope JVS gives him a call up for Septembers matches.

The team PAOK lost to today is ranked #215 out of 237 club teams. That is like a international team losing to an Andorra. Embarrasing, they have to destroy them in the return leg!

thats right

Tie it up PAOK

Atrocious Goal to give up!!

2- 0 WTF

Just tuned in PAOK down 1 nil, how was there goal?

His most memorable moment was scoring late in the European qualifier in Bosnia to get Greece a draw..

I had a feeling Ansarifard would miss his pen.

Terrible loss for Aris right at the end of extra time. AEK should have won both games vs Velenz what a failure.

That was a tough result after Greece took basically a huge bonus point in Spain and then we gave away 2 points to Georgia. Spain looked very sharp at the Euros they outplayed Italy for large portions of that semi final and we’re scoring a ton of goals in the last few games. We have to hope Spain beat Sweden twice and Greece beat Sweden two times starting with our home match in September. No question it will be a tough ask but I think we will see Greece at its best vs Sweden I am more concerned about the game in Georgia.

ok not good for the NT especially with the Sweden match coming up

Unbelievable! when did this happen?

Good article nice write up. I also enjoy listening to the podcast you guys to a great job covering the Ethniki. Thanks.

The formation and starting lineup vs Norway was spot on and we saw how good the Ethniki looked in the 1st half. In the second half when JVS put Bakasetas in our play was stagnant he has no vision he can only strike the ball with power but when he was presented with a good chance to have a go he played the ball sideways? I hope JVS sees this and does not start him in the qualifiers. I hope we see Masouras with Pelkas in the 11. Pelkas was fantastic a tremendous pass on the goal that featured eleven passes on the buildup. Throw Fortounis in the lineup and we look solid! I have to say Tzavellas has proven me wrong as I did not want him called up anymore but he has had had some great performances recently I must say.

They must be best pals. I believe they are represented by the same agent. It’s nuts that this guy starts him and has him captain the side? I was actually surprised that he didn’t start Bakasetas today. I hope JVS thinks long and hard and realizes that in the qualifiers he can’t rely on Bakasetas if we are to get 2nd spot over Sweden. His job security will come down to those two matches..

Yes that’s right we lost in Austria 2-1

Yes. Bakasetas came on and had bad touches and ruined the attack. On one occasion he had the opportunity too take his space and shoot but decided to play the ball out to the wing?? Masouras was fantastic and he finished but he creates a lot of opportunities. Pelkas was solid amazing assist. Androustos scored and defended well. In September JVS has to insert Fortounis in the starting 11 and drop Bakasetas, and Bakakis.

Greece win 2-1. Excellent first half the second half was hard to watch..

For sure! JVS Keep Bakasetas off the pitch come September!

And tout sos Goal. The Ethiki is destroying Norway

Masouras GOAL!! What a ball from Pelkas!

Come on Ellas let’s get a Win and end on a high note going into the World Cup qualifiers in September.. PA ME!!

Great points. Bakasetas is hurting us for sure. Imagine having Fortounis play instead of him today and the threat he would have posed to Belgium. Bakasetas seems like a lock to be in the starting lineup as bad as he is if JVS is manager. Pelkas was a fantastic sub he gave us energy and kept the Belgian defence on their heels. I hope he will continue to get time and perform he has had a good season at his club.

Another friendly we’re Greece looked very sharp vs a top side especially in the second half. Masouras had a couple great chances but goalie saved. Tzavellas was excellent in the back & scored. Masouras and Adroutsos were solid and Galanopoulos had a good performance in his return. If only JVS brought the same plan vs Georgia we would have won for sure. Greece can get results vs the top nations we just got to start putting away the weaker sides.