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June 21, 2004
After a nervy start England coasted to a 4-2 win over Croatia to reach the quarter finals of the competition. Once again, England were thankful to the precocious talent of Wayne Rooney who scored twice…
June 21, 2004
Switzerland have confirmed that striker Alexander Frei will miss tonight's crucial Euro 2004 Group B match with France in Coimbra. Frei has been at the centre of a disciplinary row since last Thursday's Group B…
June 21, 2004
Coimbra is the venue tonight as Euro 2004 favourites and defending champions France look to finally confirm their place in the quarter-finals by avoiding defeat against Switzerland. Form over the last few years and a…
June 21, 2004
The Czech Republic have pledged not to ease up against Germany on Wednesday despite fielding an weakened team. After securing a place in the last eight, coach Karel Brueckner said he would rest key players…
June 21, 2004
Sven-Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping for a better outcome as they return to the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon this evening, knowing that they must avoid defeat against Croatia if they are to progress…
June 21, 2004
Wayne Rooney's growing reputation will earn him special attention when England face Croatia later tonight, with Croat coach Otto Baric actively encouraging his players to provoke the 18-year-old striker. Croatia must beat England to secure…
June 21, 2004
Portugal's captain Luis Figo believes the hosts are gaining momentum after victory over Spain sent them through to the quarter finals. "We're improving with every game and we showed the country they can look forward…
June 21, 2004
Spain coach Inaki Saez, admitted he was hugely disappointed after watching his team's slide out of Euro 2004. "The players are extremely low. We had great hopes for this tournament and had qualification within our…
June 20, 2004
Despite losing their final Group A qualifier Greece reached the quarter finals of Euro 2004, by virtue of Portugal defeating Spain in Lisbon. Qualification for the knock out stages represents a remarkable achievement for Otto…
June 20, 2004
Portugal, who needed a win to stay in the tournament, defeated Spain 1-0 in a tense encounter in Lisbon. The result combined with events in Faro where Russia overcame Greece, means that Spain have been…
June 20, 2004
Greece coach Otto Rehhagel is not expecting a walkover in tonight's final Group A encounter against a Russian team already eliminated from the competition. Greece have taken Euro 2004 by surprise, having defeated hosts Portugal…
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