“What’s meant to be will be!” This proverb seemed to come true for the Greek national team at Euro 2004. Who could have imagined that an “ordinary” team like Greece could win the European Championship, defeating powerhouses like Portugal, Czech Republic, and of course, the “giant” Germany?
Euro 2004 Dream: From Underdogs to Champions
Euro 2004 was held in Portugal, featuring the top national teams in Europe. Greece was placed in Group A along with Portugal, Spain, and Russia.
Overcoming Obstacles
Entering the tournament as underdogs, Greece caused a major upset by defeating the host nation Portugal 2-1 in the opening match. They then drew with Spain and Russia with the same score of 1-1. These results helped Greece top Group A and advance to the knockout stage.
Surmounting Challenges, Advancing to Glory
In the quarter-finals, Greece defeated France 1-0 with a single goal by Angelos Charisteas. In the semi-finals, they continued to shock everyone by eliminating the Czech Republic after a tense penalty shootout.
In the final, Greece faced Portugal again, a star-studded team with Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo, and Rui Costa. The match was extremely tense and ended with a 1-0 victory for Greece, thanks to a goal by Angelos Charisteas in the 57th minute.
Greek national team raises the Euro 2004 trophy
The Secret of Greece’s Success
Greece’s success at Euro 2004 surprised the world. Many people wondered, “How could a team considered “weak” become European champions?”
According to football expert Le Quang Huy, former coach of the Vietnamese national team, “Greece played with an effective defensive counter-attacking style, along with a resilient fighting spirit and high determination. Moreover, they had the talented guidance of coach Otto Rehhagel.”
Euro 2004 Match Schedule: Reliving the Legendary Journey
Group A:
- Greece 2-1 Portugal
- Greece 1-1 Spain
- Greece 1-1 Russia
Quarter-Finals:
- Greece 1-0 France
Semi-Finals:
- Greece 0-0 Czech Republic (Greece won 6-5 on penalties)
Final:
- Greece 1-0 Portugal
Frequently Asked Questions About Euro 2004
- Which year did Greece win the Euro? – Greece won Euro 2004.
- Who scored the only goal in the Euro 2004 final? – Angelos Charisteas scored the only goal for Greece in the Euro 2004 final.
- Who was the coach of Greece at Euro 2004? – Otto Rehhagel coached Greece to win Euro 2004.
The Spiritual Beauty of Victory
Greece’s Euro 2004 victory affirmed that “miracles” do exist in life, and anyone can create wonders. This is also like the saying, “God helps those who help themselves.”
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