I am extremely happy. The moment is unmatchable. Greece is the best team in Europe and we deserve the Cup of European Champions, the golden goal striker Angelos Charisteas said.

After scoring the only and victorious goal in the Portuguese net at last night's final match, the young Greek along with his teammates has seen the pinnacle in his sporting carrier.

The burning with joy by a nation, which until recently had seldom been mentioned among the greatest in football, has marked a breakthrough in overall football history.

Millions of Greeks worldwide erupted in joyful celebration, hardly believing their eyes after Greece beat hosts Portugal in the Euro 2004 finals on Sunday night.

"The Greek soul won, with a bit of help from the German method," said a celebrating lady fan, on her way to central Athens to celebrate. "If you have faith, dreams really can come true".

The Greek squad, coached by German Otto Rehhagel, started the tournament as 150-1 outsiders and fought their way to the final past holders France and the fancied Czech Republic before beating the hosts 1-0 in the final.

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