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Greece's German head coah Otto Rehhagel (2nd R) raises his arms in victory next to Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) at the end of his team's Euro 2004 group A football match against Portugal, 12 June 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto, at the European Nations championship in Portugal. Greece won 2 to 0. AFP PHOTO Dimitar DILKOFF

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel known as 'King Otto' has become a familiar figure during Euro 2004 seen here on the way to the country's first ever win at a major tournament. They beat Portugal 2-1 and are still very much alive taking part in Sunday's final against the same opponents.

Greece's (R) and Portugal's team hear to their national anthems before the beginning of the Euro 2004 group A first football match between Portugal and Greece, 12 June 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto, at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Francois Xavier MARIT

This photo will resemble a similar scenario on Sunday to the opening match between Portugal and Greece. However this time the stakes are much higher with the title at stake and Portugal hoping for a different outcome than the 2-1 defeat suffered on June 12.

Portugal's national football team pose, 30 June 2004 at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, prior to the Euro 2004 semi final match between Portugal and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. (Top LtoR) Goalkeeper Ricardo, defender Nuno Valente,defender Jorge Andrade, forward Pedro Miguel Pauleta, defender Ricardo Carvalho and midfielder Costinha. (First row Lto R) Forward Cristiano Ronaldo, defender Miguel, midfielder Deco, midfielder Maniche and forward Luis Figo. AFP PHOTO Franck FIFE

Portugal have come a long way since an opening day defeat to Greece, overcoming the likes of Spain, England and the Netherlands to reach the final. To ice off a perfect tournament on home soil, they get another crack at Greece for the championship on Sunday.

Greece's national football team players pose, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto, before the beginning of the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and Czech Republic at the European Nations championship in Portugal. (First row LtoR) Defender Traianos Dellas, forward Angelos Charisteas, defender Panagiotis Fyssas, midfielder Konstantinos Katsouranis, defender Mihalis Kapsis and goalkeeper Antonios Nikopolidis. (First row LtoR) Forward Zisis Vryzas, defender Georgios Seitaridis, midfielder Angelis Basinas, midfielder Theodoros Zagorakis and midfielder Georgios Karagounis. AFP PHOTO ARIS MESSINIS

There were very few experts in the world of football that would have predicted Greece would be playing in Sunday's final, but that is exacty the case as they prepare to take on Portugal for the European title.

Portuguese captain Luís Figo (C) waits to get back on the pitch after being tackled, 30 June 2004 at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 semi final match between Portugal and The Netherlands at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Franck FIFE

Portugal skipper Luis Figo came under scrutiny for his performances early in the tournament and then sulking off when substituted against England in the quarter-finals. However he redeemed himself in fine fashion with a man-of-the-match showing against the Netherlands in the 2-1 semi-final win.

Greek midfielder Theodoros Zagorakis (L) vies with Czech midfielder Tomas Galasek, 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

One of the heroes for Greece has been midfielder Theodoros Zagorakis as the 150-1 outsiders have marched doggedly towards the final. Only Portugal stand between them, their first title and a place in footballing history.

A Greek supporter waits for the beginning of the Euro 2004 semi-final football match between Greece and Czech Republic, 01 July 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto, at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO JAVIER SORIANO

Greek fans have been some of the liveliest and most colourful as their team overcame massive odds to beat a string of top teams and reach the final. There are certain to be thousands of Greeks in Lisbon for Sunday's Cup clash against Portugal.

(FILES) General view taken in November 2003 of the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, the stadium of the Benfica football club. The 65.000- seats stadium, the largest for the Euro 2004 will host 04 July 2004 the final match Portugal vs Greece at the European Nations championship. AFP PHOTO

The final of Euro 2004 between Portugal and Greece will take place on Sunday at the majestic Luz stadium in Lisbon. Both countries are chasing their first major title.

Greece's defender Mihalis Kapsis (R) and Portugal's forward Pedro Miguel Pauleta fight for the control of the ball, 12 June 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto during their Euro 2004 first group A football match at the European Nations championship in Portugal. Greece won 2 to 0. AFP PHOTO LLUIS GENE

Mihalis Kapsis of Greece seen here chasing down Portugal's Pauleta are likely to renew their rivalry on Sunday as the same two teams meet in the Euro 2004 final.

Greece's forward Themistoklis Nikolaidis (L) controls the ball in front of Portugal's midfielder Deco, 12 June 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto during their Euro 2004 first group A football match at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Lluis GENE

Greece had the last word during the opening match when they pulled off the first of their many surprises by defeating Portugal 2-1. The hosts get a tasty chance for revenge as the same teams meet for the title in Lisbon.

A Portuguese supporter holds his national flag on his head as he waits for the beginning of the Euro 2004 group A first football match 12 June 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Dimitar DILKOFF

There are certain to be some colourful figures at Sunday's final between Portugal and Greece as there have been throughout the 3-week tournament. This chap turned up at a first-round match in support of the hosts.

(FILES) Euro 2004 German referee Markus Merk heads the ball during a training session at Espinho, near Porto, northern Portugal, 17 June 2004. German referee Markus Merk will take charge of the Euro 2004 final between host nation Portugal and outsider Greece 04 July. Merk, 42 and a dentist by profession, has already officiated the group matches between France and England and Sweden and Denmark. AFP PHOTO MIGUEL RIOPA

The man in the middle during Sunday's final between Portugal and Greece will be German referee Markus Merk. The Portuguese media reported that Merk used to be the dentist of Greece coach Otto Rehhagel in Germany.