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- Greece are unlikely to make wholesale changes to the squad or system for Thursday's welcome of Scotland.
- Vangelis Pavlidis is expected to lead the charge, though Tasos Bakasetas hasn't been called up and will need replacing in the number 10 role.
- Despite a lack of game time for Newcastle, Odysseas Vlachodimos should continue between the sticks.
Scotland- Ryan Christie is suspended for the first leg in Greece, and his unavailability might prompt a change in system by Steve Clarke.
- Clarke may revert to a three-man defence, with Kieran Tierney starting alongside Grant Hanley and John Souttar at the back.
- With Lyndon Dykes overlooked, Che Adams could lead the charge, with Scott McTominay and John McGinn in support.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+7'The match has just finished.90+4'Substitution. Billy Gilmour makes his way off the pitch and Max Johnston (Scotland) comes on as his replacement.90+2'A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.90+2'Ryan Porteous (Scotland) was too forceful with his tackle and Tobias Stieler interrupted the game to signal a free kick.905 min. of stoppage-time to be played.89'The substitution has been made. Ryan Porteous (Scotland) has replaced Anthony Ralston.88'John McGinn (Scotland) sends a cross into the box, but Konstantinos Tzolakis comes off his line to gather the ball.86'Greece win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.86'NO PENALTY after a VAR review! The Greece players are visibly unhappy with the call.86'Play continues despite the shouts by some Greece players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Tobias Stieler interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.84'Grant Hanley (Scotland) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle.81'Ivan Jovanovic decides to make a substitution. Fotis Ioannidis will be replaced by Taxiarchis Fountas (Greece).80'Fotis Ioannidis (Greece) rises high to head a nice lofted cross towards the middle of the goal. Unfortunately for him, his close-range effort lacks pace and Craig Gordon makes a comfortable save.78'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.77'Greece take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.76'Substitution. Kenny McLean makes way for Kieran Tierney (Scotland).75'Here is a change. Che Adams is going off and Steve Clarke gives the last tactical orders to George Hirst (Scotland).75'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Tobias Stieler who sees an offensive foul.74'Dimitrios Pelkas (Greece) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.72'The substitution is prepared. Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Giannis Konstantelias.72'Ivan Jovanovic prepares a substitution. Petros Mantalos is replaced by Dimitrios Pelkas (Greece).71'It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Christos Tzolis as he is replaced by Christos Zafeiris (Greece).70'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.69'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) will take the corner.68'Christos Tzolis (Greece) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort. Now Greece have a corner.68'Christos Tzolis (Greece) takes a nice first touch to control a cross and fires at goal from near the penalty spot, but his effort only hits the left-hand post!67'Total attempts – 13:8.66'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.64'Manolis Siopis (Greece) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Tobias Stieler had an easy-decision to make.63'Scott McTominay (Scotland) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.59'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.59'Christos Tzolis (Greece) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. Corner kick. Greece will have an opportunity.58'Craig Gordon saves his team from danger as he rises high to pluck the ball out of the air from a free kick by Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece).58'Kenny McLean (Scotland) brings his opponent down. Tobias Stieler has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.56'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) creates some space for himself to pick up a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a decent strike which goes a whisker over the crossbar.55'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) shows his incredible technical ability by sending the ball into free space and Konstantinos Karetsas latches onto his pass.54'Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Petros Mantalos (Greece) is thwarted and cleared to safety.52'The corner from Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) is intercepted by Craig Gordon.52'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) steps up to send the ball in.50'The ball goes out of play. Greece are awarded a corner kick.50'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players. The ball goes out of play and Greece have been awarded a corner kick.49'The Greece players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.49'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems.47'John McGinn (Scotland) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.46'Ivan Jovanovic makes a half-time substitution. Konstantinos Karetsas comes on in place of Georgios Masouras (Greece).46'The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.45+4'The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.45+3'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) takes the free kick and unleashes a strong shot from mid-range. Unfortunately for him, the ball curls inches over the crossbar. What a squandered chance!45+3'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) will take a free kick. Is he going to strike the ball directly at the goal? Let's find out!45+2'Tobias Stieler shows a yellow card to Lewis Ferguson (Scotland) for his blatant foul.45+1'Che Adams (Scotland) has a chance after receiving a pass. He measures his shot from the edge of the box but it sails just wide of the left post.452 additional min. will be played.45'Greece seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.44'Che Adams (Scotland) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range low towards the middle of the goal, but Konstantinos Tzolakis is equal to it and makes an easy save.43'Billy Gilmour (Scotland) latches on to an accurate pass inside the box and shoots towards goal, but it goes well wide of the right post.42'Fotis Ioannidis (Greece) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players.41'Manolis Siopis (Greece) tackles a bit over-zealously and Tobias Stieler blows for a foul.41'Georgios Masouras (Greece) receives a nice lofted pass and rips a snap shot from the edge of the box. His kick misses the goal and flies high over the crossbar.40'Scotland are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.33'Goal! Scott McTominay (Scotland) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Konstantinos Tzolakis into the bottom right corner.33'Scott McTominay (Scotland) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.32'Lazaros Rota (Greece) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Tobias Stieler signals. Joy for one side, despair for the other as the referee gives a penalty to Scotland!29'Andrew Robertson (Scotland) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.26'Neat passing move from Scotland in order to create new attacking opportunities.24'Fotis Ioannidis (Greece) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.23'Scott McTominay (Scotland) announces himself with a close-range shot after a cross, but one of the defenders gets in the way of the ball to thwart him.22'Andrew Robertson (Scotland) sends in the corner, but the keeper steps in and makes a save.21'Scott McTominay (Scotland) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.19'Andrew Robertson (Scotland) sends in a poor cross from the corner and Konstantinos Tzolakis has no trouble gathering it.18'Lewis Ferguson (Scotland) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The ball is out of play. Scotland win a corner kick.16'Georgios Masouras (Greece) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.13'Konstantinos Koulierakis (Greece) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.12'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Greece) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Tobias Stieler blows his whistle for a foul.10'Petros Mantalos (Greece) sends a long ball forward to Fotis Ioannidis, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.7'Billy Gilmour (Scotland) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target.4'Great teamplay by Scotland as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.2'Konstantinos Koulierakis (Greece) makes a rough challenge and Tobias Stieler blows his whistle for a foul.1'Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!0'The players are out and the match is about to start. Scotland will have the kick-off.Tobias Stieler is the one to supervise the game today.Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.