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Antonis NikopolidisDid well to save a Miguel shot in the 14th minute, also saved a low Cristiano Ronaldo effort in the 60th and blocked a da...

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Antonis Nikopolidis

Did well to save a Miguel shot in the 14th minute, also saved a low Cristiano Ronaldo effort in the 60th and blocked a dangerous late cross but was not tested enough by the hosts.

Yourkas Seitaridis

Was kept busy marking Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo on the right and can be well satisfied with his work. Made some dangerous overlaps, including one run that earned Greece8217;s only corner, from which they scored.

Michalis Kapsis

Was almost always first to the ball ahead of Deco and Pauleta in a terrific performance. Did well to head out a dangerous low ball into the box in the 54th minute, just before the goal, but his poor clearance in the 65th could have led to an equaliser.

Traianos Dellas

Extremely effective in keeping Portuguese strikers at bay and controlling the pace at the back, as he has been all tournament.

Takis Fyssas

Struggled to keep up with quicker Ronaldo but stuck to his guns and made some important tackles.

Stelios Giannakopoulos

It took him half an hour to get in the game but grew more confident the longer it went on. Replaced in the 76th minute.

Theodoros Zagorakis

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A real workhorse in midfield, was the driving force behind most of attacks and made sure that the Portuguese could never throw everyone forward.

Angelos Basinas

Returned to his defensive duties where he worked hard and effectively keeping Portugal at long range. Delivered the tempting corner for Haristeas to score.

Costas Katsouranis

Operated as a defensive shield, man-making Deco for long periods and frustrating him.

Zisis Vryzas

Unable to make much impact on the Portuguese defence, where he was constantly outnumbered. Did provide a couple of crosses but was taken off.

Angelos Haristeas

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Had little joy in the first half, though a constant threat in the air. That power came to the fore for the goal as he outjumped a static home defence to ram home a Basinas corner.

 

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