Greece 2014 WORLD CUP Training kit Large

Condition: ★★★★★

This training top was never sold to public before. This Fanela Club exclusive is was part of the 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP trainig gear. The size is Large and it was manufactured by Nike. 

Greece's participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil, marked their third appearance in the tournament. They were placed in Group C alongside Colombia, Ivory Coast, and Japan. Let's break down their journey:

Group Stage Matches:

1. Greece vs. Colombia (June 14, 2014)

   • Result: Greece 0–3 Colombia
   • Summary: Greece started their World Cup campaign with a heavy loss. Colombia outplayed them, with goals from Pablo Armero, Teófilo Gutiérrez, and James Rodríguez sealing the victory.

2. Greece vs. Japan (June 19, 2014)

   • Result: Greece 0–0 Japan
   • Summary: Greece managed to secure a draw against Japan despite playing with 10 men for much of the game after captain Kostas Katsouranis was sent off in the 38th minute. The draw kept Greece's hopes alive.

3. Greece vs. Ivory Coast (June 24, 2014)

   • Result: Greece 2–1 Ivory Coast
   • Summary: This was the crucial match for Greece. Andreas Samaris opened the scoring for Greece, but Wilfried Bony equalized for Ivory Coast. However, Greece was awarded a penalty in injury time, and Giorgos Samaras converted it to give Greece the win. This victory propelled them into the Round of 16 for the first time in their history.

Group C Final Standings:

• 1st: Colombia (9 points)
• 2nd: Greece (4 points)
• 3rd: Ivory Coast (3 points)
• 4th: Japan (1 point)

Round of 16 Match:

• Greece vs. Costa Rica (June 29, 2014)
  • Result: Greece 1–1 Costa Rica (Costa Rica won 5–3 on penalties)
  • Summary: In a closely contested match, Bryan Ruiz gave Costa Rica the lead in the 52nd minute. Sokratis Papastathopoulos scored a dramatic equalizer for Greece in stoppage time (90+1 minute). However, Costa Rica triumphed 5–3 in the penalty shootout, ending Greece's World Cup run.

Key Players for Greece in the Tournament:

• Giorgos Samaras: Scored the crucial penalty that sent Greece to the Round of 16.
• Sokratis Papastathopoulos: Solid in defense and scored the equalizer against Costa Rica.
• Orestis Karnezis: The Greek goalkeeper played a significant role in keeping Greece competitive.

Greece's 2014 World Cup journey is remembered for their first-ever progression to the knockout stages, marked by a combination of resilience and dramatic moments.