MATCH 30 REVIEW : GREECE REVEL IN FAMOUS WIN

The European football world was turned on its head in stunning fashion at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto. Unheralded Greece, seen by many as makeweights at UEFA EURO 2004™, find themselves in Sunday's final against hosts Portugal after a dramatic silver-goal win that destroyed the hopes of the much-fancied Czech Republic.

Extra-time drama
In an unbelievable finale, substitute Vassilios Tsiartis swung over a corner in injury time at the end of the first period of extra time and big defender Traianos Dellas roared in at the near post to steer in a header which sent Greece's raucous fans, and an entire country, into total ecstasy.

Prize scalps
The unsung Greeks continue to pick up some of the choice football scalps in an amazing journey – first Portugal in the opening match, then holders France in the quarter-finals, and now the Czechs, seen by some as favourites for the title.

Greek grind
The victory was never stolen. Greece, astutely led by veteran German coach Otto Rehhagel, have an efficient, massively industrious team of character and grit that works hard for each other, refuses to buckle under pressure, and is able to grind out results against the odds.

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