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10-man Greece stand strong against Czechs

July 17th, 2008 | By: Takis | No Comments »

A shorthanded Greece was able to hold off a pesky Czech Republic. Led by superb keeper Nikos Babaniotis, Greece was able to preserve a 0-0 draw in Liberec, Czech Republic today. The Czechs saw much of the possession, especially after Greece star player, Sotiris Ninis, was sent off on a double booking by Luxembourg [...]

Panionios takes big step towards UEFA Cup Qualification

July 15th, 2008 | By: Takis | No Comments »

Panionios took one big step towards UEFA Cup Qualification with a 3-1 over Serbian club OFK Beograd. Two goals from former Inter Milan striker, Lambros Choutos, and another from Georgios Barkoglou sealed progression to the 3rd Round of the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
After falling 1-0 to their opponents in Belgrade a week before, it was a [...]

Italy ‘rob’ Greece of win

July 14th, 2008 | By: Takis | No Comments »

A last minute penalty robbed Greece’s U-19 of a full three points on opening day of the 2008 U-19 Championships in the Czech Republic. The Greeks, led by a youthful, but highly skilled squad including starlet Sotiris Ninis controlled the tempo for most of the game, but a last minute falter held Greece to a [...]

Greek U-19 to erase EURO Disappointment

July 14th, 2008 | By: Takis | No Comments »

The Greek U-19 team know that history cannot be erased, but they will take a stab at tonight when they kick off their UEFA U-19 Championships. After a disappointing display by the National Team at last month’s EURO 2008 tournament, the U-19 team will have a bit more pressure on their shoulders as Greek fans [...]

Greece to play Italy in November

July 8th, 2008 | By: Takis | 4 Comments »

The Hellenic Football Federation announced that an international friendly between Greece and the defending World Cup Champions will take place on November 19th, 2008. The location is yet to be determined, but a neutral venue would be the safest bet.
The Italy friendly will coincide well with Greece’s World Cup Qualifying Campaign, which sees them paired [...]

On this day…

July 4th, 2008 | By: Takis | 3 Comments »

Yes it was on this day 4 years ago, that Greece stunned the footballing world. I would like to use this blog entry to accomplish two things:
1. Take a look back at the good times of EURO 2004
2. And to solve the “hater” issues arising in this blog’s comments.
EURO 2004 is with a doubt the [...]

Greece stumble in Salzburg

June 11th, 2008 | By: Takis | 16 Comments »

Greece’s title defense got off to a bad start last night in Salzburg. Greece opened their EURO 2008 campaign against Scandinavian side, Sweden. It appeared that Greece were going to rely on their tactics of 2004 to help them pick up three points; but this time their tactics weren’t a success.
The game opened up with [...]

Greece set for First Hurdle

June 9th, 2008 | By: Takis | 2 Comments »

Greece will kickoff its title defense with their opening Group D match against Sweden. Despite returning as defending champions, the Greeks are ranked heavy outsiders to repeat their feat from 2004. The odds go even further, as Sweden are the heavy favorites to open up their EURO 2008 campaign with a win over Greece.
Greece returns [...]

Greece Maintain Ranking Position

June 4th, 2008 | By: Takis | No Comments »

Despite the recent poor performances by Greece, Greece’s slump was not enough to see the Greeks slip in the FIFA rankings. With a 8th place ranking - an all-time high - the Greeks are ahead of some the world’s elite, and touching distance of World Cup finalists, France.
With a 63 point dip, the Greeks [...]

Greece look to Rebound

June 4th, 2008 | By: Takis | No Comments »

The defending champions will look for the form which saw them finish atop of Europe during the qualifying round, when they face off against Sweden in Salzburg on Tuesday. Recent Pre-EURO  2008  tests have not gone accordingly, as a 3-2 loss to Hungary in Budapest, and a scoreless draw with Armenia wrapped up the Greeks [...]


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