Ireland's Euro 2024 qualification hopes in jeopardy after 2-1 defeat against Greece

Republic of Ireland suffered a setback in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Greece. Greece captain Anastasios Bakasetas played a crucial role in the match, scoring a penalty in the first half and assisting Giorgos Masouras in the second half with a skillful pass.

Nathan Collins managed to equalize for the visiting team, but unfortunately, they were unable to capitalize on this and gain an advantage. Despite their defeat, the Irish team is still waiting for their first point in the qualifying campaign. They had a total of six shots on target, while their opponents had 16. Evan Ferguson, the talented player from Brighton, struggled to make a significant impact in the game held in the Greek capital.

Matt Doherty's frustration reached its peak when he received a red card for engaging in violent conduct with Greece's players during the final moments of the game. This outcome has put Kenny's team six points behind Greece, who currently hold the second position, after just two matches. Consequently, they face a daunting challenge of catching up to secure one of the spots that would qualify them for Euro 2024 within the next 12 months.

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Greece are also back in action on Monday at the same time when they visit France.