Greece U21 secures draw against Iceland in Euro 2027 playoff first leg

The Greece U21 national football team earned a crucial 1-1 draw against Iceland in the first leg of their Euro 2027 playoff qualification match on November 12, 2026. The game, played under harsh winter conditions in Iceland, saw a temporary stoppage at the 23rd minute to allow groundskeepers to clear snow from the pitch.

Despite facing significant adversity, including two forced substitutions due to injuries to Allen and Monastirlis, Greece remained resilient. The match remained scoreless until the 88th minute, when Iceland’s Mikaelsson scored. Shortly after, the same player scored an own goal in the 90+2 minute, leveling the score. A highlight of the match was substitute goalkeeper Botis, who saved a penalty kick from Gudjohnsen in the 63rd minute shortly after replacing his teammate.

Managed by Giannis Tausianis, Greece is aiming for its first Euro appearance in 22 years. The second leg of the playoff is scheduled for November 16 at Leoforos Stadium in Greece, where the team will compete for a spot in the final tournament.