Benfica forward provides assist and helps beat Serbia (2-1) | OneFootball

Greece got off to a flying start in the Nations League by securing a dramatic 2-1 win away to Serbia. The Greek national team fell behind after just four minutes, when former Benfica player Andrija Zivkovic opened the scoring, but they managed to turn the game around in the second half, with Vangelis Pavlidis standing out.

The Benfica striker started the match and even found the back of the Serbian net, but the goal was eventually ruled out for offside. Pavlidis did not give up and was decisive again in the 74th minute, this time with an excellent assist for Tzolis to level the score.

With Sporting player Fotis Ioannidis already on the pitch, Greece stepped up the pressure in search of a comeback. The effort was rewarded in stoppage time. In the 90+5th minute, Tsimikas crossed from the left and Douvikas rose to head home and seal the Greek victory. With the three points earned in Serbia, Greece moves to the top of Group A1, also benefiting from the draw between Germany and the Netherlands.

For Pavlidis, the night also served to confirm the excellent form he is currently enjoying. After a spell in which he was the target of some criticism at Benfica, the Greek striker has turned into one of the main figures in Marco Silva’s side.

The numbers help explain the player’s growing importance. Pavlidis has already scored 14 goals in 14 matches, across Liga Portugal and the Europa League, establishing himself as one of the Eagles’ main attacking references. His performance for Greece, with a decisive assist, therefore further underlines the striker’s confidence, as he continues to deliver on the pitch.

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