Greece recalled George Baldock's memories in the best possible way with a 2-0 home win over the Republic of Ireland (2-0), who continue their best run in Group B2 with 3 points ahead of England.

Despite the dominance of Greece In the first half, TheIreland The first chance of the match arrived just four minutes later. Evan Ferguson Missing the target under pressure from a defender.

After that, the Irish had several opportunities. Caoimhin Kelleher Now the score is tied.

A point blank volley was first parried by the goalkeeper Georgios Mazouras Before turning on a perfect double stop Anastasios Bakasetas And Vangelis Pavlidis.

Greece finished the half with 13 shots and 75% possession.

It didn't take long for him to take the lead in the second half, Bakasetas' half-volley curling into the top corner, the midfielder showing his black armband in tribute. George Baldock.

Shy Ireland never really threatened to equalise Troy Parrott Passes a few meters from the post before the substitute Jack Taylor Two volleys from a corner are not attempted.

Greece managed the match well, keeping a sixth clean sheet in seven meetings against Ireland, and even had time to double their lead in stoppage time when he was substituted. Petros Manthelos He took advantage of a poor pass from Kellehern and rounded him to hit an empty net goal.

So the Greeks finished in style, while the Boys in Green will have to look forward to recording two consecutive wins in the Nations League for the first time since the tournament.