On the eve of the Greeks on the road were crushed by the Croatians with a score of 4: 1 in the first play-off to the 2018 World Cup.

"We created a number of opportunities for the goal, but in the end the result is natural. After this defeat, it will be extremely difficult for us, "Skibbe said..

"Now the Croats are in a much better position. If we were lucky in the end, we could make the score 4: 2 in the last minutes, and that would be much better.

"In the second leg, we should look much stronger and must match Croatia in the game in the middle of the field. Then we can hope for victory ".

The return match will be held on Sunday, November 12.