‘We achieved something that is unknown to us’

Greece midfielder Giorgos Karagounis, who scored the first goal in their stunning 2-1 win over hosts Portugal in the opening game of Euro 20...

Greece midfielder Giorgos Karagounis, who scored the first goal in their stunning 2-1 win over hosts Portugal in the opening game of Euro 2004 on Saturday, said they came to battle for victory.

“We’ve achieved something totally unknown to us. We came to fight. The hosts were nervous and we managed to capitalise on that. Today should be about enjoying this moment. But we don’t stop here. You don’t get through with just three points.”

Karagounis hammered home from just outside the area to stun the packed Portuguese crowd at the Dragao stadium in the seventh minute and Angelos Basinas calmly converted a penalty after 51 minutes before Cristiano Ronaldo got a late consolation.— (Reuters)

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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