Greece secured a historic and emotional 2-1 victory over England at Wembley Stadium in the UEFA Nations League, dedicating their win to late teammate George Baldock.
The match began with a poignant minute of silence in memory of Baldock, who tragically passed away earlier this week. The Greek team played with visible emotion and determination, honoring their fallen teammate.
Vangelis Pavlidis was the hero of the night, scoring both goals for Greece, including their first-ever goal at Wembley. His first goal came in the 50th minute, skillfully evading several England defenders before slotting the ball into the net.
England managed to equalize in the 87th minute through Jude Bellingham, who fired a long-range shot into the top corner. However, Pavlidis struck again in the 94th minute, capitalizing on a defensive scramble to secure the win for Greece.
"We gave our soul for him tonight," Pavlidis said after the match, paying tribute to Baldock. "Today is not a day to talk about football. Our thoughts are with George and his family."
The victory marks a significant milestone for Greece, not only for the historic goal but also for the heartfelt dedication to Baldock. Greece now leads their Nations League group with nine points, while England's hopes of winning the group have been cast into doubt.
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