Scotland 2, Greece 3

PIRAEUS, Greece (Interstat) — Greece overturned a recent defeat and defied pregame projections with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Scotland in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, a match defined by a frantic second-half flurry of goals and a late red card. Playing before a home crowd at Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki, the Greek squad avenged a 3-1 loss to the Scots just over a month prior, significantly boosting their qualification hopes while dealing a blow to Scotland’s previously strong campaign. The home side seized the initiative early. Forward Anastasios Bakasetas settled Greek nerves, opening the scoring in the 7th minute… Read more...