Dutch Eagle Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 MD is the first home match in this series. Must win game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellada2004 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Dutch Eagle said: MD is the first home match in this series. Must win game. Absolutely a win and nothing less.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPAO Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Alexandropoulos got a call up for this match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brklyngrk Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Smart call up. He will def play in the Honduras game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaokCT Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 As mentioned here, must win game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellada2004 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Good call up by JVS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I ended up watching the highlights between Sweden and Georgia and that game could have easily ended up in a draw as the play looked pretty even back and fourth and Georgia had a few prime scoring chances. Either Georgia is not going to be as easy as an out as i thought or Sweden just didn't have a good game at all. Greece need get 3 points here but seeing Sweden struggle to get the win against them worries me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, J1078 said: I ended up watching the highlights between Sweden and Georgia and that game could have easily ended up in a draw as the play looked pretty even back and fourth and Georgia had a few prime scoring chances. Either Georgia is not going to be as easy as an out as i thought or Sweden just didn't have a good game at all. Greece need get 3 points here but seeing Sweden struggle to get the win against them worries me. That’s why they play the games. You’re right. No one is an easy out. In football upsets happen. Ball is round it can go anywhere. Greece tied Spain yesterday. The same Spain that destroyed Germany. Anything can happen on any given day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellada2004 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Good points for sure Greece have to be ready to play from the start and try and get in front early and finish off the match. I am sure Georgia will be up for the match as they were against Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paokarag4 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, J1078 said: I ended up watching the highlights between Sweden and Georgia and that game could have easily ended up in a draw as the play looked pretty even back and fourth and Georgia had a few prime scoring chances. Either Georgia is not going to be as easy as an out as i thought or Sweden just didn't have a good game at all. Greece need get 3 points here but seeing Sweden struggle to get the win against them worries me. I agree, Georgia seems to have improved they were one game away from qualifying for Euro 2020. They have never been easy beats like some other nations and for a team like us they always provide stern opposition. I just think back to Euro 2012 qualifying we equalised in the final 15 to get a 1-1 draw in Greece and had to score 2 late goals to beat them in the return match later in the campaign. Obviously we are talking 10 years ago, but always worth looking at recent meetings. Looking at the stats, they basically split possession (55-45) with the Swedes which is surprising, so we might not have as much of the ball as we might have anticipated. Regardless of their improved form, it is a game we simply must win. Expect to see us go back to the high pressing and trying to own the ball. Edited March 27, 2021 by paokarag4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 This is a game where the NT has to actually play and create something, instead of just parking a bus at our end. This will be tough game. Let's hope for an early goal to make things easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) I Agree, People are underestimating Georgia, This game can cause us problems if they aren't careful, Georgia countered with great opportunities against Sweden on numerous occasions and had great scoring chances. We need an early goal to get rid of some of the pressure but we also need to be mindful not to get caught out of position on the counter. This is a MUST 3 points for us, If we drop points here it would probably cost us 2nd. Also lets hope Sweden drop points to Kosovo. here are some highlights from the Sweden vs Georgia : Edited March 28, 2021 by Lazarus Removed link to YouTube video -- it is no longer available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Mendel Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 the Santos team also had problems with Georgia at home (in 2010) the game ended in a draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro04Kings Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) DEFENDING IS A SKILL The next time someone tells you we should play more attacking and that its not honorable to play for a draw against a power house like Spain show them this. Note: Georgia is the team getting thrown down the well in the last 90 seconds. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYlbep4UwAA3evy.jpg Edited March 28, 2021 by Euro04Kings Picture- Title 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro04Kings Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 A real shame this would have been a great result for us in terms of competing with 2 teams. Just goes to show we cant take what we did for granted. Georgia will be very tough based on todays game . At least one of there better subs got a red and they will be as tired as they can possibly be....it will be hard to break them down. 2-0 would be a perfect result and 2-1 or 1-0 would be acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brklyngrk Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I think if you ask anyone before the game, what would have been a good result playing Spain away? 100% of us would have taken a draw! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro04Kings Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Does anyone know if Tzmikas practiced today? I know he missed training a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro04Kings Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, J1078 said: This answered my Tzimikas question. Everyone sounds good to go! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrappeFetish Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I'm hoping we see Tzolis start. Sure he missed some easy opportunities on Sunday, but the key thing for this squad is that he is CREATING opportunities in the first place. He made some strong crosses into the box, and made a lot of those (albeit missed) opportunities with his speed and timed runs. I think he is the kind of player that can find a goal during a brief opening against a likely aggressive Georgia side with more fortune in his feet tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPAO Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 He gave a perfect one right across the face of goal that Giakoumakis should have slotted home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brklyngrk Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 The other impact he has is that the defense must respect him, so maybe they are not as high on his side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pana_For_Life Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Starting lineup was just announced !!! Courtesy of sportime Vlachodimos bakakis k paps tzavellas giannoulis zeca bouchalakis fortunis bakasetas tzolis pavlidis Why bakasetas it’s an automatic starter is just super Annoying I know he scored against Spain but he offers nothing going forward he is slow with the ball and has no creativity I would have put fortounis there instead which is his natural position and masouras on the right with tsimikas replacing bakakis. Our two best backs should be playing at all times regardless if one is out of position it’s a waste to keep one on the bench we’re not a Germany or Brazil to have such great talent sitting and not playing. As for fw I guess pavlidis got the start bcs of his two goals against Honduras but giakoumakis too me is the best fw we have had since mitroglou as is perfect for this formation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brklyngrk Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 The lineup is fine for the most part. I agree that Fortounis should have been there and Masouras on the right. I can see why he didn't put Tsimikas at right if he never played before, could have tried it in the friendly though. What happened to Androutsos? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1078 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 We have to fully expect Spain to beat Kosovo and move to 7 Points with Sweden in 2nd with 6 points, We need to be within 2 points of Sweden after this match which means we absolutely need the win here. As most news outlets are reporting this game here can determine if we have a chance at 2nd or not. This game feels like a do or die for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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