June 16, 2004
Greece v Spain – Preview
Porto's Estadio do Bessa XXI could be the scene of a famous Iberian double for Greece, in the first of today's Euro 2004 Group A matches. Portugal's opening day conquerors will be looking to complete…
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June 16, 2004
Any win will do admits Scolari
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted that his he is not concerned with the quality of his team's performance when they face Russia, merely the result. Following their shock opening defeat by Greece, Scolari…
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June 16, 2004
England fans in fresh outbreak of trouble
England fans were involved in running battles with the police for the second night running in the Algarve in Portugal. Portuguese police said 32 fans had been arrested overnight, in addition to the 12 held…
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June 16, 2004
Voller proud of his players
Germany coach Rudi Voller was a proud man after watching his side's 1-1 draw with Holland in Oporto last night. The unfancied Germans belied their recent reputation to produce an impressive performance against one of…
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June 15, 2004
Van Nistelrooy the saviour for Holland
Ruud Van Nistelrooy was the saviour for Holland, earning a point for the Dutch against Germany after they had trailed for much of the game to a Torsten Frings goal. The 1-1 scoreline was a…
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June 15, 2004
Czechs bounce back to beat Latvia
Two goals in the last 20 minutes from Milan Baros and substitute Marek Heinz, enabled the Czech Republic to come from behind to beat unfancied Latvia 2-1 in Aveiro. Latvia, the 500-1 outsiders to win…
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June 15, 2004
Gronkjaer to rejoin Danish squad
Denmark coach Morten Olsen has confirmed that Chelsea winger Jesper Gronkjaer will be flying out to Portugal on Tuesday to rejoin the rest of the squad. The Chelsea winger was absent from the party when…
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June 15, 2004
Holland v Germany – Preview
Porto's Dragao Stadium, scene of the tournament's opening game on Saturday, is the venue for the second of today's Group D matches. Both former winners of the competition (Holland in 1988, Germany in 1972, 1980…
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June 15, 2004
Italy come in for pasting from press
Italy have come in for a critical pasting from the press following their disappointing 0-0 draw with Bulgaria. Gazzetta dello Sport said of Italy's performance: "No game plan, no leader."
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June 15, 2004
Czech Republic v Latvia – Preview
The purpose built stadium in Aveiro is the setting for this afternoon's first Euro 2004 Group D match between the Czech Republic and Latvia. The two teams arrived in Portugal with contrasting ambitions and expectations.…
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June 15, 2004
Larsson declined penalty opportunity
Striker Henrik Larsson, his country's designated penalty taker, turned down the chance to score a hat-trick from the spot during Sweden's 5-0 win over Bulgaria because he thought it was important that his fellow striker,…
