Greece Stun Serbia 2-1 with Dramatic Late Winner

Serbia 1-2 Greece: Last-Gasp Heartbreak in Belgrade

Serbia’s Nations League campaign began in agony as Anastasios Douvikas struck in the 94th minute to seal a stunning 2-1 comeback victory for Greece in League A Group 1.

Serbia’s Flying Start Through Živković

The Rajko Mitić Stadium erupted after just four minutes when Andrija Živković slammed home Dušan Tadić’s cutback, Serbia’s first shot on target punishing sleepy Greek marking. The hosts threatened to overwhelm with their physicality, yet Greece’s 61% possession slowly turned the tide. By half-time, Christos Tzolis was rattling the crossbar in a warning Serbia failed to heed.

Greece’s Relentless Pressure Pays Off

Wave after wave of Greek attacks crashed against Serbia’s backline after the break, Tzolis’ 74th-minute equaliser sparking bedlam in the away end as he pounced on Vangelis Pavlidis’ knockdown. Suddenly it was Serbia clinging on – Vanja Milinković-Savić producing five second-half saves, fingertips denying substitute Andrews Tetteh at full stretch.

Douvikas’ Gut-Wrenching Finale

Just as Serbia appeared to have escaped, Konstantinos Tsimikas whipped in a 94th-minute cross that Douvikas met with a downward header, the ball bouncing cruelly over Milinković-Savić. The Greek bench emptied in wild celebration while Serbian players collapsed to the turf, their 39% possession and nine total shots brutally exposed by Greece’s 26 attempts.

What This Nations League Result Means

For Serbia, the manner of collapse – conceding twice in the final 20 minutes despite starting so strongly – raises familiar questions about defensive concentration. Greece’s triumph, built on relentless wing play (26 crosses) and Tzolis’ menace (three key passes), puts them early Group 1 pacesetters in their first Nations League top-tier campaign. The rematch in Athens on October 12th now looms as a chance for redemption or confirmation.

Key Moments

4′ ⚽ Serbia — Andrija Živković (assist: Dušan Tadić)

74′ ⚽ Greece — Christos Tzolis (assist: Vangelis Pavlidis)

90+4′ ⚽ Greece — Anastasios Douvikas (assist: Konstantinos Tsimikas)

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