Greece defeated host Portugal in the final to become a surprise
Euro Cup 2004 winner. Greece advanced to the final round of the Euro Cup 2004 through the qualifiers of the tournament where they topped their group. On their way to the final, they overcame a number of teams, who are regarded as the powerhouses of world football.
Greece started the Euro Cup 2004 finals with a surprise victory over Portugal in the inaugural match of the tournament. In the initial rounds, they registered one win, one draw, and one loss, and advanced to the knock out stages, sending Spain out of the tournament on goal difference.
Banking upon their excellent defensive skills, the Greeks sailed smoothly through the knock out stages of Euro Cup 2004. They defeated France by a goal in the quarter finals to advance to the semi finals. There, they faced Czech Republic, whom they defeated by an injury time goal in the second half of extra time.
In the final match, which became a replay of the inaugural match, Greece faced Portugal. In front of a huge crowd, who lend their hearts out in support of Portugal,
Greece emerged
Euro Cup 2004 winner by defeating Portugal by a solitary goal, scored by Charisteas. Theodoros Zagorakis was chosen as the best player of Euro 2004.
