Historic Greek Summer

Sports | July 2, 2004, Friday // 00:00
Historic Greek Summer Greek soccer fans celebrate the victory of their national soccer team at the European Championships 2004 in Portugal against Czech Republic. Photo by WN

Thousands of people flooded the streets of the Greek cities after their national team stunned the entire world with a historic qualification for the Euro 2004 finals.

People shouting "We want the Cup" gathered in the centre of Athens after Traianos Dellas jolted the Euro 2004 championship by scoring for 1-0 against the Czech Republic.

Greek Prime Minister Konstandinos Karamanlis in his address to the footballers said that the team has already won the European title in the hearts of all Greeks.

Otto Rehhagel's men, 150-1 outsiders at the start of the tournament, will meet hosts Portugal in Sunday's final, the team they defeated in their first group match.

The summer of 2004 will be remembered as the Greek summer with the successful participation in the Euro 2004 and forthcoming Olympic games that will be held in Bulgaria's southern neighbour.

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