Euro 2004: QUARTERFINAL 2 - France 0, Greece 1

QUARTERFINAL 2

Recap: Greece shocks reigning Champions

France 0, Greece 1






Greece pulled off one of the biggest upsets in European championships history Friday, beating title holder France 1-0 to advance to the semifinals of Euro 2004.

Werder Bremen striker Angelos Charisteas scored the winner in the 66th minute with a header as Greece, which had never won a game in a major tournament prior to Euro 2004, snapped France's 22-match unbeaten streak.

France's bewildered players slumped to the ground in disbelief after the final whistle, while the jubilant Greek squad rushed toward their fans, linking arms and jumping up and down in celebration.


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