Greece draws with Netherlands as Tzolis exits injured
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Greece and the Netherlands played to a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Nations League on October 1, 2026, in Thessaloniki. Greece initially led 2-0 with goals from Fotis Ioannidis and Giorgos Masouras before losing Arsenal's Christos Tzolis to injury in the 18th minute. Tzolis was visibly affected during an attack and replaced shortly after. The Netherlands responded after halftime, with Virgil van Dijk scoring to narrow the gap before Tijjani Reijnders equalized. Both teams remain unbeaten in Group A2.
- •Greece scores twice early but fails to secure the win.
- •Tzolis leaves the match due to injury in the first half.
- •Van Dijk marks 99 caps with a goal for the Netherlands.
- •Reijnders equalizes late in the match.
- •Both teams are still unbeaten in Group A2.
- 11:07 PMESPN Soccer — Arsenal's Tzolis limps off in Greece draw vs. Dutch
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Tzolis injured as Greece draw with Netherlands
"Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis was substituted in the 18th minute of Greece's 2-2 Nations League draw against the Netherlands on Thursday with an apparent injury.
"Greece lose Arsenal's Christos Tzolis to injury and let a two-goal lead slip to draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerOct 1, 2026, 11:07 PMArsenal's Tzolis limps off in Greece draw vs. Dutch
Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis was substituted in the 18th minute of Greece's 2-2 Nations League draw against the Netherlands on Thursday with an apparent injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 9:15 PMTzolis injured as Greece draw with Netherlands
Greece lose Arsenal's Christos Tzolis to injury and let a two-goal lead slip to draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League.
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