Greece came from behind to defeat Nigeria in a pulsating match that kept alive their hopes of qualifying from Group B.

It was the first victory for Greece at a World Cup and came after a contest that was completely transformed by the dismissal of Nigeria’s Sani Kaita after 33 minutes.

Nigeria, who like Greece had lost their opening match in South Africa, had taken an early lead after Kalu Uche’s free-kick from a wide area eluded everybody.

And the Super Eagles had a firm grip on the game until Kaita foolishly kicked out at Vasileios Torosidis after both players had briefly tangled as they tried to win the ball.

Watch the Goals:

1 Nigeria – 0 Greece

1 Nigeria – 1 Greece

Nigeria 1 – 2 Greece

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