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We Deserve to be in Final Game - Greeks Euro 2004 Exclusive By Pius Ayinor While the previews of the Euro 2004 tournament were being written, nobody gave the 'little known' Greeks any chance to reach the semi final stage. They were not even tipped to achieve much from the group that also featured host country Portugal, high favourites Spain and Russia. All those previews no longer have a place amongst the Greeks, who are respected highly for their booming tourism industry, but hardly mentioned, in the world of soccer. The people whose team turned bookmakers wrong markers believe they are bound for the final game. The more ambitious are sure the trophy's resting place this time is Athens. In an echo of the peoples' feeling, Zoe Karatzetzou on line to THISDAYSports from Thessaloniki, Greece, believes more will flow from the cup of surprises as the Greek team get set for Czech Republic, another spectacular team, in their semi final match tomorrow. "The truth is that we didn't believe we'll make it this far, but from the moment we qualified from the group, all Greeks began to think of the final. We believe we deserve to be in the final game. I think we'll be the European champions this time," Zoe said hours before the quarterfinals shocker the 'Tourists' handed defending champions France. The feat made them the first country to beat both hosts and defending champions in the same European tournament. Zoe, an athlete and graduate of Physical Education Science was back in touch after the 1-0 elimination of Zinedine Zidane and his buddies. "It's amazing! Everyone in Greece is extremely happy; everyone is in the streets celebrating. It's a great feeling; it's a unique feeling for the whole country. I wish I could describe it with words. "Tell Nigerians we thank them all for the support." The Super Eagles dealt a 2-0 defeat to the Greeks when both teams met at the USA '94 World Cup. The traditional basketball people were still learning the long ropes of football then. Greece will take on Czech Republic tomorrow in the second semi final pairing. Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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