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Portuguese captain Luís Figo walks past the trophy after receiving his runners up medal ,04 July 2004 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, after the European Nations championship final football match between Portugal and Greece. Greece won 1-0.

There was great disappointment for Portugal skipper Luis Figo and the whole country after they lost to Greece 1-0 in the Euro 2004 final. It was the second defeat in the tournament for the hosts against the surprising Greeks and will take a long time to overcome.

Greek forward Angelos Charisteas (foreground) heads the ball to score the opening goal, 04 July 2004 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, during the European Nations championship final football match between Portugal and Greece. AFP PHOTO Vincenzo PINTO

Greece striker Angelos Charisteas heads home the crucial goal for the outsiders as they walk off with Europe's biggest prize. A 1-0 win in Sunday's final over Portugal must go down as one of the greatest surprises in footballing history.

An unknown person runs onto the field and throws a towel at Portugal's captain Luis Figo (L) as he is chased by security, 04 July 2004 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, during the European Nations championship final football match between Portugal and Greece. AFP PHOTO Vincenzo PINTO

An unknown spectator intrudes the pitch with time running out and Greece on their way to an historic 1-0 win to become European champions. Portugal meanwhile must now digest a heartbreaking defeat.

Greek forward Angelos Charisteas (R) celebrates his opening goal next to Portuguese forward Pedro Miguel Pauleta , 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations football championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO ARIS MESSINIS

Angelos Charisteas breaks into celebration after his header fired Greece to the European title on Sunday against Portugal. The 150-1 tournament outsiders pulled off a shocking achievement with a 1-0 win.

Greek supporters are seen, 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon prior to the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations football championship in Portugual. AFP PHOTO FRANCOIS GUILLOT

Greek fans will party well into the night after they won their first ever major title stunning Portugal 1-0 in Sunday's final.

Greek forward Angelos Charisteas (R) celebrates his opening goal next to his teammate, midfielder Theodoros Zagorakis, 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations football championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO HRVOJE POLAN

Greek players celebrate after Angelos Charisteas (R) scored the only goal of the match in Sunday's Euro 2004 final. Greece had never won a match at a major tournament before this year but find themselves surprise champions.

Greek forward Angelos Charisteas (C) vies with Portuguese midfielder Costinha (foreground) and defender Nuno Valente, 04 July 2004 at Stadio da Luz in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 final football match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Francois Xavier MARIT

Greek striker Angelos Charisteas tries to break clear of two Portuguese defenders during Sunday's European final. The Werder Breman marksman grabbed the winner heading home from a corner to make Greece champions of Europe.

Portuguese forward Luís Figo (R) is about to kick the ball next to Greek midfielder Theodoros Zagorakis, 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations football championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Lluis GENE

Portugal skipper Luis Figo attempts to cross the ball under close attention from Theodoros Zagorakis of Greece. Figo had a quiet match as Greece pulled off a major upset winning the European title with a 1-0 win.

Portuguese defender Jorge Andrade (R) heads the ball next to Greek forward Zisis Vryzas (L), 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations football championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Francois GUILLOT

Jorge Andrade was his usual lively self on Sunday as Portugal battled Greece but came out on the losing end 1-0. Greece are champions of Europe after a fairytale run to the title which hardly any experts could have forecast.

Portuguese midfielder Costinha (L) and Greece's forward Zisis Vryzas go for a header, 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations football championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Lluis GENE

Portugal's Costinha and Greek striker Zisis Vryzas go up for a header during Sunday's Euro 2004 final in Lisbon.

Greek midfielder Konstantinos Katsouranis (R) controls the ball next to Portuguese midfielder Deco, 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, during the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece at the European Nations football championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Javier SORIANO

Showing acrobatic skills, Greece midfielder Konstantinos Katsouranis hooks the ball clear of Portuguese playmaker Deco.

A Greek supporter waits for the beginning of the Euro 2004 final match between Portugal and Greece, 04 July 2004 at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, at the European Nations football championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO JAVIER SORIANO

A Greek fan sporting a cap displaying a logo for the Olympic Games later this year in Athens shows her colours ahead of the Euro final in Lisbon. Greece shocked Portugal and the football world winning the European title 1-0.