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Greece 2-1 NigeriaWorld Cup

Greece defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the World Cup. Before the match, Greece were 3rd in the World Cup table with Nigeria in 4th. Greece have dominated this fixture, winning 1 of 2 encounters. Greece had scored 2 goals this season (0.7 per game), Nigeria had 3 (1.0 per game). View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.

2
-FT
1
Jun 17, 2010
Free State Stadium

Match Timeline

Match Timeline

89'Yellow Card
Nigeria
88'Yellow Card
Greece
79'Substitution
Greece
77'Substitution
Nigeria
Goal!
2-1
60'Yellow Card
Greece
Nigeria
46'Substitution
Nigeria
Goal!
1-1
37'Substitution
Greece
33'Red Card
Nigeria
Goal!
0-1
K. Uche
K. Uche
16'·Nigeria
Greece

Match Statistics

Statistics of the Game

Greece
Greece
Nigeria
Nigeria
56%Ball Possession44%
27Shots Total10
11Shots On Target3
11Corners3
13Fouls14
3Offsides1
2Saves9
392Passes316
10Shots Off Target5
14Shots Inside Box2

Match Statistics

Match Stats

392
Passes
316
56%
Ball Possession %
44%
326
Successful Passes
239
83%
Successful Passes Percentage
76%
10
Shots Off Target
5
6
Shots Blocked
2
27
Shots Total
10
14
Shots Insidebox
2
42
Duels Won
36
3
Successful Dribbles
6
3
Offsides
1
11
Shots On Target
3
7
Dribble Attempts
10
13
Shots Outsidebox
8
11
Corners
3
2
Goals
1
1
Counter Attacks
2
37
Total Crosses
13
42%
Successful Dribbles Percentage
60%
7
Accurate Crosses
1
8
Interceptions
11
13
Fouls
14
13
Tackles
9
2
Saves
9

Team Lineups

Player Statistics

Player Stats

PlayerRatingMinGoalsAssistsShotsPassesTacklesDuels
9.0
90'001/5
60
5
9/12
8.0
90'002/4
75
3
7/8
7.8
90'011/4
60
-
2/5
7.8
90'102/2
21
-
2/7
7.5
90'101/2
33
1
3/5
7.2
90'001/4
31
1
6/9
7.1
53'002/4
14
-
6/14
6.9
37'00-
13
3
6/7
6.8
90'00-
19
-
-
6.8
79'001/2
8
-
1/4
6.6
90'00-
18
-
-
6.6
11'00-
13
-
0/2
6.5
90'00-
27
-
0/5

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About this match

📊Match Report

Greece defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the World Cup. Before the match, Greece were 3rd in the World Cup table with Nigeria in 4th. Greece have dominated this fixture (2010–2014), winning 1 of 2 encounters. Greece had scored 2 goals this season (0.7 per game), Nigeria had 3 (1.0 per game). Greece's goals came from Dimitris Salpingidis (44'), Vasilīs Torosidīs (71'); Nigeria scored through K. Uche (16'). View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.