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Czech forward Milan Baros celebrates after scoring the third goal for his team, 27 June 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto, during the quarter final Euro 2004 football match between Czech Republic and Denmark at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Joe KLAMAR

Czech forward Milan Baros is the tournament's top marksman with five to his tally so far. Here he celebrates his second strike in a 3-0 win over Denmark in the quarter-finals.

Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy celebrates, 26 June 2004 at the Algarve stadium in Faro, at the end of the Euro 2004 quarter final match between Sweden and The Netherlands at the European Nations championships in Portugal. The Netherlands won by 5 penalties to 4 during the penalty time. AFP PHOTO DIMITAR DILKOFF

Holland have had nightmares with penalty shoot-outs in the past, but eventually won one at the expense of Sweden in the quarter-finals. Ruud van Nistelrooy's four goals in regular play have led the 'Oranje' charge.

French forward David Trezeguet (L) and Greece's defender Mihalis Kapsis go for a header, 25 June 2004 during their European Nations football championships quarter-final match between France and Greece at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS

Greece beat defending champions France 1-0 in the second quarter-final. Greece had never before even won a tie at a finals, let alone made the semis. The success is largely credited to their German coach Otto Rehhagel.

Sol Campbell (L) heads the ball past John Terry (C) and Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo into the back of the net, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon. The goal was disallowed by the Swiss referee Urs Maier as John Terry was judged to have infringed Ricardo. AFP PHOTO Javier SORIANO

Sol Campell saw his effort disallowed with the seconds running out for Portugal as his teammate John Terry was adjudged to have hampered 'keeper Ricardo. It was an absolute battle of a quarter-final ending 2-2 after extra time, Portugal winning 6-5 on penalties.

Sweden's striker Mattias Jonson (L) scores the Sweden's second goal despite of Denmark's goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen (2ndL), 22 June 2004 during their Euro 2004 football match at the Bessa stadium in Porto. Denmark and Sweden are competing in Group C with Italy and Bulgaria.AFP PHOTO Javier SORIANO

Going into the last day of the first phase a high scoring draw between Sweden and Denmark would see them both qualify and Italy eliminated. The match ended 2-2, sparking accusations from some Italian players.

Spain's striker Fernando Morientes (L) vies with Portugal's defender Fernando Couto, 20 June 2004 at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, during their Euro 2004 group A football match at the European Nations championships in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Francois Xavier MARIT

Portugal needed a win over regional rivals Spain to make the quarters, a victory that will long be cherished after they eliminated their neighbours thanks to a Nuno Gomes strike. Here Fernando Morientes does battle with Fernando Couto.

Netherlands' goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar (C) deflects a shot from Czech Republic's forward Milan Baros, 19 June 2004 at Aveiro's stadium, during their Euro 2004 group D football match at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Mladen ANTONOV

The Czech Republic overhauled a two goal deficit against Holland to win 3-2 in what was widely regarded as the best match of the group phase.

Latvian midfielder Maris Verpakovskis (R) is tackled by Germany's defender Frank Baumann (C), 19 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship football match at Bessa stadium in Porto. Latvia and Germany are competing in Group D with the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

Germany had a dreadful tournament. After a promising draw with Holland they also drew with minnows Latvia, which cost them dear later as a depleted Czech Republic side edged them 2-1. Coach Rudi Voller resigned after the first round elimination with just two years to go before they host the World Cup.

Sweden's striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2dR) scores a goal against Italy despite of Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon (R), 18 June 2004, during their European Nations football championship match at the Dragao stadium in Porto. Italy and Sweden are competing in Group C with Bulgaria and Denmark.

Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored one of the goals of the Euro to earn a 1-1 draw with Italy, defying gravity to send home a flying back-heel.

England's midfielder and captain David Beckham (R) congratulates his teammate forward Wayne Rooney after his goal, 17 June 2004 at Coimbra's stadium, during their Euro 2004 group B football match at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Paul BARKER

England striker Wayne Rooney was on the scoresheet four times before he broke a foot early in the quarter-final against Portugal. He is now tipped for a move to Manchester United.

French captain Zinedine Zidane (L) applauds at the end of the Euro 2004 match France vs England, after scoring a penalty goal for his team, as English counterpart David Beckham looks on, 13 June 2004 at Lisbon Luz stadium. France won 2-1. AFP PHOTO PAUL BARKER

An unforgettable injury-time double from Zinedine Zidane - a free-kick and a penalty - gave France a 2-1 win over England. It was to prove the high point of a disappointing campaign for the defending champions.

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) gestures next to his teammate, forward Luis Figo, after missing a goal, 12 June 2004 at Dragao stadium in Porto, during his team's Euro 2004 group A football match against Greece at the European Nations championship in Portugal. Greece won 2 to O. AFP PHOTO Mladen ANTONOV

Hosts Portugal were beaten 2-1 in the opening match by rank outsiders Greece. Cristiano Ronaldo prays for delivery here after giving away a penalty. He went on to score Portugal's goal, the start of the long road back.