Spain beats Greece to reach Euro quarterfinals
SALZBURG, Jun. 18, 2008 (AMP) — Austria Swizerland 2008 : Spain defeated Greece by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a Euro group stage game on Wednesday night. Spain advance to the Quarterfinals. Greece is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Greece at the Euro
- 1 title (2004)
- 3 appearances (first in 1980)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (2004)
Spain at the Euro
- 1 title (1964)
- 8 appearances (first in 1964)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1964) Runners-up (1984)
Greece
1:2
Spain
1:2 (1:0)
- 18 June 2008
- 20:45
- Salzburg
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9 |
 Russia | 6 |
 Sweden | 3 |
| Greece | 0 |
Matches
Euro History
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