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Greek players and staff members celebtrate their victory 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto during the Euro 2004 semi final football match between Greece and Czech Republic at the European Nations Championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Hrvoje POLAN

The celebrations grow with every match for the amazing Greek team. Here they again go into hysterics after a silver goal beat the Czech Republic to set up a date in the final against Portugal.

Greece's defender Traianos Dellas (L) has his header deflected by Czech Republic's goalkeeper Petr Cech? 01 July 2004 during their European Nations championship semi-final football match between Greece and the Czech Republic at the Do Dragao stadium in Porto. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS

Czech 'keeper Petr Cech pulls off a reflex save to deny Traianos Dellas of Greece. Dellas was not to be denied however as he snuck in at the near post in extra-time to head home a silver goal winner and carry Greece into the final with a 1-0 win.

Greek midfielder Georgios Karagounis (R) vies with Czech defender Zdenek Grygera , 01 July 2004 during their European Nations championship semi-final football match between Greece and Czech at the Do Dragao stadium in Porto. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS

There was not much space for either team during Thursday's semi-final between Greece and the Czech Republic. Here Greece midfielder Georgios Karagounis holds off Czech Zdenek Grygera.

Italian referee Pierluigi Collina (L) talks to Greece's midfielder Angelis Basinas (C), 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto, during the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and the Czech Republic at the European Nations championship in Portugal.

Italian referee Pierluigi Collina has a stern word for Greece midfielder Angelis Basinas during Thursday's semi-final against the Czech Republic.

Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved (R) vies with Greek defender Traianos Dellas, 01 July 2004 during their European Nations championship semi-final football match between Greece and Czech at the Do Dragao stadium in Porto. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS

Czech star Pavel Nedved shows his pace as he gets away from Traianos Dellas of Greece. Sadly the European player of the year came off injured late in the first half.

Greek forward Angelos Charisteas vies with Czech defender Tomas Ujfalusi, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto during the Euro 2004 semi final football match between Greece and Czech Republic at the European Nations Championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Hrvoje POLAN

Greece punched above their weight yet again on Thursday pushing the Czech Republic all the way during a tense semi-final. Here Angelos Charisteas puts the pressure on Czech defender Tomas Ujfalusi.

Czech forward Milan Baros (R) controls the ball in front of Greece's defender Georgios Seitaridis, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto during the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and the Czech Republic at the European Nations Championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Hrvoje POLAN

Greece defender Georgios Seitaridis keeps a close eye on Czech striker Milan Baros during a closely fought semi-final on Thursday. The winner meets Portugal in the final on Sunday.

Czech forward Jan Koller runs for the ball, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto during the Euro 2004 semi final football match between Greece and the Czech Republic at the European Nations championship in Portugal.

Known as 'the dinasoar', Czech striker Jan Koller sets off in pursuit of goal during Thursday's semi-final against Greece.

Czech fans pose, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto prior to the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and The Czech Republic at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Joe KLAMAR

Enthusiastic Czech fans make some noise at the Dragao stadium where Karel Bruckner's team take on underdogs Greece in the semi-finals.

A Greek fan poses, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto prior to the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and The Czech Republic at the European Nations championship in Portugal.

No mistaking who this fan supports. Decked in ancient Greek decor, the outsiders take on the Czech Republic for the right to play Portugal in Sunday's final.

Greek fans pose, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto prior to the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and The Czech Republic at the European Nations championship in Portugal.

Greek fans were out in force on Thursday as they got ready for the biggest match in their history. They continue their role as underdogs taking on the Czech Republic for a place in Sunday's final against Portugal.

A Greek fan is seen, 01 July 2004 outside Dragao stadium in Porto prior to the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and The Czech Republic at the European Nations championship in Portugal.

Some unusual looking fans gather outside the Dragao stadium in Porto prior to the semi-final between Greece and the Czech Republic.