In the match against Athens, Kelleher made a series of excellent saves until making a last-minute mistake that allowed Petros Mantalos to pass directly to him. Mantalos then around the Liverpool goalkeeper to slot home.
“There is nothing we can do, which is frustrating for all of us. Caoimh doesn’t make many mistakes, but everyone does,” Parrott remarked.
“He has the support of everyone in the dressing room, but I don’t think he needs it since he is mentally capable of handling it.
Giving a strong team like this a chance is obviously annoying, particularly when we were regaining the game and generating decent chances of our own. Even though it’s challenging, we must move on.
After defeating Finland 2-1 in Helsinki on Thursday night, the Irish entered the match feeling confident after winning for the first time this season and for the first time under manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Before Mantalos claimed the points for the Group B2 leaders, who had stunned England with a 2-1 victory at Wembley three days prior, Greece captain Tasos Bakasetas put his team ahead early in the second half.
“When we arrived, we were aware that the game would be difficult. They performed well as a team.
