Greece dominated Belarus in a World Cup qualifier, winning 5–1 with a commanding display of attacking football. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, the hosts generated 30 shots with 14 on target, accumulating 4.13 expected goals and converting them with clinical efficiency. Belarus, set up in a 4-4-2, offered limited resistance despite registering 11 shots; their 1.04 xG reflected their struggles to create meaningful chances, with goalkeeper save percentage of 75 per cent unable to prevent the rout. Vangelis Pavlidis opened the scoring as Greece's attacking play overwhelmed a fragile Belarusian defence. The gulf in quality was evident in the shot count and expected goals differential, with Greece's superior movement and positioning exploiting spaces systematically. Referee Jarred Gillett managed proceedings without incident. This emphatic victory strengthens Greece's position in their qualifying group considerably.