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,…
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June 15, 2004
Injury rules Butt out of the tournament
Nicky Butt looks likely to miss the entire Euro 2004 tournament after a scan he had sustained medial ligament damage in training on Monday. The Manchester United midfielder was in line to start England's match…
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June 15, 2004
Zaccheroni resigns at Inter
lberto Zaccheroni has resigned as Inter coach after eight months, the club have confirmed. The 51-year-old, who led neighbours Milan to the Serie A title in 1999 took Inter to a fourth-place finish in Serie…
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June 15, 2004
Mostovoi sent home by Russia
Russia have thrown out midfielder Alexander Mostovoi from their Euro 2004 squad on Tuesday after he criticised Georgy Yartsev's coaching methods. Mostovoi blamed Saturday's 1-0 loss to Spain on the vigorous training schedule and claimedthat…
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June 15, 2004
Makelele injury doubt
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June 14, 2004
Sweden hammer Bulgaria
Sweden produced a devastating display of attacking football to hammer Bulgaria 5-0 in their opening Group C game in Lisbon. The result somewhat flattered the Swedes, for whom the returning Henrik Larsson scored twice, but…
