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- LIVE Text Commentary90+3'That's the end of the match.90+2'It's an own goal! A pitiful moment for David Hrncar (Slovakia), who tries to clear a cross into the six-yard box but instead sends the ball behind his own keeper. The score is 4:1.90+2'A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Slovakia comes to nothing.90+1'Patrik Hrosovsky (Slovakia) shakes off the attention of a defender and from mid-range lets fly towards the left side of the goal, but Christos Mandas is well positioned to make a comfortable save. The ball goes out of play and Slovakia have been awarded a corner kick.90The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.89'Today's match ends for Matus Bero who will be replaced by Tadeas Hajovsky (Slovakia).88'It's in the back of the net! Georgios Masouras is the provider as he slips the ball to Anastasios Douvikas (Greece) who simply steers it home from close range. It's 3:1.87'Manolis Siopis (Greece) commits a rough foul. Harm Osmers stops the game and makes a call. Slovakia get a free kick.87'What a chance that is! Anastasios Douvikas (Greece) squanders a huge opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes high over the crossbar!85'Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece) receives a pass then lets rip from long range low towards the middle of the goal, but Martin Dubravka watches it all the way and makes an easy save.84'Anastasios Douvikas (Greece) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.83'Substitution. Christos Mouzakitis (Greece) has come on for Dimitrios Kourbelis.80'Laszlo Benes (Slovakia) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Harm Osmers has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. It's a free kick to Greece in a dangerous position.79'The attendance for today's match is 18930.76'We are about to witness a subsitution. David Hrncar (Slovakia) for Ivan Schranz.76'Francesco Calzona has decided to make a change. Laszlo Benes (Slovakia) replaces Ondrej Duda.76'Substitution. Ivan Mesik makes his way off the pitch and Lubomir Satka (Slovakia) comes on as his replacement.76'It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!76'Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.76'Ivan Mesik (Slovakia) makes an unfair challenge by holding his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball. Greece have a free kick.74'Georgios Vagiannidis (Greece) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat. Greece will have a chance to score from a corner kick.73'Matus Bero (Slovakia) commits a foul and Harm Osmers immediately signals a free kick. A free kick has been awarded to Greece.71'Vangelis Pavlidis will be replaced by Anastasios Douvikas (Greece).70'Substitution. Christos Tzolis walks off the pitch and Dimitrios Pelkas (Greece) comes on as a substitute.70'Greece can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.69'Great save! Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the bottom left corner was brilliantly saved by Martin Dubravka.67'Francesco Calzona has decided to substitute Lubomir Tupta and he is replaced by David Duris (Slovakia).67'Substitution. Erik Prekop (Slovakia) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as David Strelec walks off.66'Goal! 2:1. Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) taps home from almost on the goal line after a lucky rebound fell at his feet.66'A decent cross into the box is met first time by Georgios Masouras (Greece), but his powerful goalbound effort is superbly blocked by a defender.65'The corner is swung in but Greece can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.64'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Georgios Masouras (Greece) comes onto the pitch for Konstantinos Karetsas.64'Here is a change. Giannis Konstantelias is going off and Ivan Jovanovic gives the last tactical orders to Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece).64'The game has come to an end for Christos Zafeiris. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Manolis Siopis (Greece).63'Giannis Konstantelias (Greece) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender. Greece win a corner.63'David Strelec (Slovakia) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Harm Osmers blows for a foul. Greece win a free kick.62'Christos Tzolis (Greece) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.61'Giannis Konstantelias picks out Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) unmarked inside the box, but he blazes the ball well over the bar.60'Ivan Schranz (Slovakia) threads a pass through the eye of a needle into the box for David Strelec, but Christos Mandas displays great awareness to stop him.58'Konstantinos Karetsas (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.55'Dimitrios Giannoulis (Greece) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.53'Christos Zafeiris (Greece) makes some space for himself and from mid-range let's fly with a wild effort which goes high over the crossbar.52'Harm Osmers couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) and blew his whistle. Slovakia win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.50'A pass from Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) is intercepted by Martin Dubravka and the move breaks down.47'One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Giannis Konstantelias (Greece).47'A clumsy foul by Panagiotis Retsos (Greece) and Harm Osmers blows his whistle. Slovakia are awarded a free kick.46'The game restarts for the second half.45+3'That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.45+1'A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Matus Bero (Slovakia) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the middle of the goal, but Christos Mandas pulls off an easy save.45There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.45'Harm Osmers has a clear sight and sees a foul from Giannis Konstantelias (Greece). There is a free kick near the sideline to Slovakia.45'The resulting set piece from Slovakia is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.44'Lubomir Tupta (Slovakia) picks up the rebound after chaos in the box and directs a sweet strike towards the bottom left corner. The goalkeeper, however, denies him with a stunning save. The ball goes behind for a corner. Slovakia will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.42'Giannis Konstantelias (Greece) goes on a mazy run, skips past two defenders and pulls the trigger in front of the keeper. Martin Dubravka makes a great save to stop the effort going into the left side of the goal.40'Chance! David Strelec (Slovakia) was in a good position inside the box, but he couldn't connect with the pass as it was overhit.39'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Slovakia.37'David Hancko (Slovakia) escapes his marker to connect with a cross and heads towards the left side of the goal, but the keeper pulls off an excellent save to deny him.34'GOAL - 1:1! David Strelec found David Hancko (Slovakia) inside the box, he spotted goalkeeper Christos Mandas off his line and chipped the ball into the net. What a cheeky lob!32'Harm Osmers blows his whistle. David Strelec (Slovakia) commits a foul after dangerous play. That's a free kick to Greece.31'Greece failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.30'Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) takes a brilliant touch after he latches on to a pass on the edge of the box and strikes the ball to the bottom right corner. The goalkeeper dives low and saves his attempt. The referee blows his whistle, Greece are awarded a corner kick.28'Christos Zafeiris (Greece) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. A free kick is awarded to Slovakia.25'It’s hot out there so the ref signals there will be a cooling break for the players to take on some fluids.25'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) receives a reproachful look from Vangelis Pavlidis. He latches on to his pass, but the effort from the edge of the box sails high over the crossbar.21'Harm Osmers blows his whistle and it's Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee. Slovakia are awarded the free kick.20'Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) collects a brilliant pass inside the box and finds himself in a goal scoring opportunity. He takes a shot, but the effort is well blocked by one of the defending players.20'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) makes a good run with the ball, but his shot from the edge of the penalty area goes just wide of the left post. Terrific solo effort, though.16'The ball finds its way to Giannis Konstantelias (Greece) after a confusing situation inside the goalmouth. He finds some space and easily knocks the ball in with his body and alters the score to 1:0.16'Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the bottom right corner, but Martin Dubravka shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.16'David Hancko (Slovakia) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.14'A defence splitting pass into the box is almost received by Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece), but Martin Dubravka is quick enough and comes off his line to intercept the pass.12'David Hancko (Slovakia) quickly picks up the rebound and drills the ball towards the left side of the goal. The opponent's goalkeeper pulls off a stunning save to deny him.11'Ondrej Duda (Slovakia) fails to beat the goalkeeper from the penalty spot with a shot into the bottom left corner. Christos Mandas anticipates his intention perfectly, though, and leaps to stop his effort.11'Ondrej Duda (Slovakia) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.11'Christos Mandas (Greece) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Harm Osmers signals. The referee blows the whistle and gives a penalty to Slovakia!!9'Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece) goes on a mazy run, skips past two defenders and pulls the trigger in front of the keeper. Martin Dubravka makes a decent save to deny his effort directed to the bottom right corner.7'Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece) zig-zags his way into the box and fails to direct a shot inside the right post as the goalkeeper pulls off a miraculous stop.5'Harm Osmers blows his whistle for a foul after Matus Bero (Slovakia) hacks down one of his opponents. Greece earn a free kick.3'Christos Zafeiris (Greece) blows an opportunity as he sends a rebound from just outside of the box narrowly wide of the left post.2'Lubomir Tupta (Slovakia) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the right post.1'Harm Osmers blows the whistle, Giannis Konstantelias (Greece) is penalised for a foul. Slovakia have a free kick.1'The first half has just begun.The players are out at last! Slovakia will take the kick-off.Harm Osmers will referee today's match.Welcome to our live text coverage. We will try to provide you with a detailed image of what's happening on the pitch. There are only few moments left to the beginning of the match.