Greeks look to Salpingidis to down Czechs
- Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 14.48
- Online news: World
Greece can take a giant step towards reaching the last eight if they beat the Czechs, who they beat in the Euro 2004 semi-finals on their way to lifting the trophy, and all but consign their opponents to an early return home in Tuesday's Euro 2012 Group A clash.
Greek forward Dimitris Salpingidis (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's Euro 2012 match against Poland in Warsaw on June 8. Greece can take a giant step towards reaching the last eight if they beat the Czechs, who they beat in the Euro 2004 semi-finals on their way to lifting the trophy, in Tuesday's Euro 2012 Group A clash.
The Greeks showed great resolve to come from behind and draw 1-1 with co-hosts Poland in their opening match while the Czechs suffered a 4-1 hammering in their opening match against Euro 2008 semi-finalists Russia.
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