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- Giorgos Tzavellas struck the post with a free-kick as Greece secured victory. Alan Dzagoev sent a late header wide from an Andrey Arshavin cross but Russia struggled to break down a resolute Greece and their first defeat in 17 games cost them dearly.
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Jun 16, 2012 · BBC Sport. Giorgos Karagounis scored the only goal as Greece produced a major shock to knock Russia out of Euro 2012 and seal their place in the quarter-finals. Russia had dominated the...
Jun 16, 2012 · Greece go through thanks to head-to-head record against the Russians
- Qualifying For Euro 2004
- Euro 2004: The Group Stages
- The Quarter-Final: France
- The Semi-Finals: Czech Republic
- The Euro 2004 Final: Portugal
Greece was put into Group 6 of the qualifying stages of Euro 2004, consisting of Spain, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and Armenia – a tough group for Greece to qualify from as Spain was seen as the favourite to top the group and qualify automatically. Greece would find this out in their first qualifying match against the Spaniards in September 2002. Sp...
After qualifying for the tournament, Greece was put into Group A which comprised of the hosts Portugal, Russia and Spain, who were in their qualification group. Spain was once again favourites to qualify into the knockout rounds along with hosts Portugal, and the Greeks were once again not the odds favourite. Portugal opened the tournament with the...
Greece would take on the reigning European Champions France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 in Lisbon. To say this was a tough match for the Greeks would be an understatement, the French squad contained quality players such as Robert Pires, Zidane, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira etc. Once the match got underway, the Greeks once again showed their...
Now down to the last four, Greece’s semi-final opponents would be the Czech Republic, who were having a great tournament themselves – but one fairytale had to come to an end. The Czechs set the tone early on in the game when they struck the woodwork after just a few minutes gone, a warning to the Greeks. Greece continued to be under the cosh, but t...
Just as it was at the start, the hosts Portugal would face Greece in the final of Euro 2004 in Lisbon. Once again, Greece were the underdogs despite beating the Portuguese in the group stages. This was the last test of determination, grit and skills for the Greeks as they took on the favourites Portugal, with many believing they would win the tourn...
Jul 5, 2021 · published 5 July 2021. Angelos Charisteas scored the winning goal for Greece in the Euro 2004 final against Denmark. This is the story of that unlikely success. (Image credit: Getty Images)...
Oct 29, 2023 · The fourth team was Russia - far from a bad side, though the clear underdogs in this group. ... where the first team to score in extra-time won. Greece vs Czech Republic at Euro 2004 was the only ...
- Alex Caple
Greece suffered an early setback, when Dmitri Kirichenko opened the scoring for Russia 68 seconds into the game, which is as of 2021 the fastest goal in the history of the European Championship. Greece went further behind on 17 minutes, through a Dmitri Bulykin header following a Russian corner kick .
Jul 3, 2020 · That’s why it was the toughest game of the tournament for us. Greece 1-2 Russia (Vryzas 43; Kirichenko 2, Bulykin 17)20 June, Faro-Loule. Karagounis: Russia had nothing to lose, they were ...
