The Greek national team faces a critical test tonight as they host Kazakhstan in the first leg of their Euro 2024 qualification playoff semi-final. The match kicks off at the OPAP Arena in Athens at 9:45 PM Greek time.
This is the first of two steps Greece needs to take to secure their place in the European Championship finals. Their opponent in the potential final, which will be played away from home, will be determined before tonight's game, with Georgia and Luxembourg battling it out in the other semi-final.
Dutch referee Danny Desmond Makkelie, who officiated Greece's 2-2 draw against Bosnia in March 2019, has been appointed to oversee the match.
Greece holds a strong record in March fixtures, remaining undefeated in official competitions for 11 consecutive years. Their last loss in a March international came against Bosnia in 2013 (1-3).
Tonight's encounter promises to be a tense affair as Greece aims to take a crucial first step towards Euro 2024 glory.
(Source: To Vima)