EURO 2008 LiveBlog :: Greece v Russia(06/14/2008) 
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We're back in action here at the FanHouse, and the players are taking the field.

Saturday June 14, 2008 1:40 
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Here are your starting lineups.

Greece                                                                                                                                         Russia


[ 4-3-2-1 ]  [ 4-1-4-1 ]

 Antonios Nikopolidis  Igor Akinfeev
 Giourkas Seitaridis  Alexander Aniukov
 Sotirios Kyrgiakos  Sergei Ignashevich
 Traianos Dellas  Denis Kolodin
 Vassilios Torosidis  Yuri Zhirkov
 Kostantinos Katsouranis  Sergei Semak
 Angelos Basinas  Dmitri Torbinski
 Christos Patsatzoglou  Konstantin Zyrianov
 Angelos Charisteas  Igor Semshov
 Ioannis Amanatidis  Diniyar Bilyaletdinov
 Nikos Liberopoulos  Roman Pavlyuchenko

 coach :

 Otto Rehhagel  Guus Hiddink

Saturday June 14, 2008 1:41 
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Have to say we're glad to hear the Russian national anthemn again.   Its been a while for us.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:41 
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But we're going to show our colors here for a second and shout a hearty Hellas!   for the Greeks.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:43 
1:44
First Poll going up.   Who will win?
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:44 
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Predict the final result
Greece
 ( 100% )
Russia
 ( 0% )
Draw
 ( 0% )

Saturday June 14, 2008 1:44 
1:46
And we're off here in Salzburg, the Greeks already on the attack, much different than their usual defensive style.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:46 
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Remember that this is a moderated chat, so please be patient if your comments aren't making it through.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:46 
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other than that, we love a good chat.   it certainly makes this commentating business much easier.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:47 
1:47
Russia sets up for the first set piece of the match, but it is headed back to midfield.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:47 
1:50
The Russians threatening again.   The defense looks a bit shaky in their flat four, but not too much to worry about yet.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:50 
1:50
Zhirkov fighting hard in the corner, but concedes the goal kick.  
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:50 
1:51
5 minutes in.   The Greeks in White going from left to right on your radio dial, Russia in red.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:51 
1:54
After knocking it around a bit, Greece has a deep throw in but they fail to get anything.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:54 
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Foul in the box, goal kick Russia.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:54 
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Typo alert.   We wont be able to spell any of these players names fast enough to get them even 50% right.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:54 
1:58
Not a lot going on right now as both sides jockey for position.   However, the opposing fan bases are definitely vying for vocal superiority.   It kind of sounds like 80000 people at a high school basketball final
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:58 
1:59
No sooner do we say that, the Greeks with a deadly cross, but the slicing pass is denied.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:59 
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Just seconds later, the Russians send the ball over the ball with a threatening shot of their own.   corner kick Russia.
Saturday June 14, 2008 1:59 
2:00
A hard hit shot from the edge of the box goes just past Nikopolidis in net.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:00 
2:00
We like the poll is still 100% for Greece :-)

Saturday June 14, 2008 2:00 
2:02
Liberopolis is asking for the PK, but it looks pretty clean to us.   On the other end, the Russians are looking for a handball, but offsides is the ruling.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:02 
2:03
Russia throws the kitchen sink at the Greek defense, but the chaos doesn't generate much of a threat.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:03 
2:04
ESPN showing that Russia is not mathematically out with a loss, but its definitely going to sting.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:04 
2:05
Charisteas has a chance on a sitter, but luckily Greece grabs a corner.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:05 
2:06
Our official snack for this match is delicious Goldfish crackers.   Goldfish Crackers, quietly convincing you to eat an entire CostCo box since 1984
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:06 
2:07
On the replay, Charisteas whiffs on the header in fantastic fashion.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:07 
2:07
Obligatory plug for the NBA Finals.   Corporate synergy.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:07 
2:08
and we're enjoying that the Greeks chants are similar to our Fire songs
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:08 
2:08
its actually vice versa, but you all know what we mean.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:08 
2:09
Another good chance for the Greeks, but Charisteas sends it into Row Z.   He was a bit pressed for time.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:09 
2:10
25 minutes in, and we'll swap the poll.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:10 
2:11
Who will score first?
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:11 
2:11
Who will score first?
Greece
 ( 100% )
Russia
 ( 0% )
0-0 final
 ( 0% )

Saturday June 14, 2008 2:11 
2:15
Russia back on the attack, but their shots are easily handled.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:15 
2:15
Deep shot by Patsa, but not a lot on it.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:15 
2:18
GOAL Russia
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:18 
2:19
A horrible call by Nikopolidis.   He leaves his line on a lazy cross, loses posession and gives Russia the open net.   Where was the rest of the defense?
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:19 
2:20
Greece already looks broken.   Russia right back on the attack and a horrifying threat that came this close to making it 2-0.   The entire backline has disappeared.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:20 
2:22
Another great cross by the Russians, and they win the corner on the buildup.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:22 
2:22
Low pass into the box, and its knocked wide for another corner.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:22 
2:22
Low pass into the box, and its knocked wide for another corner.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:22 
2:23
High ball in, the header goes out wide, Russia still on the attack.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:23 
2:23
Shot goes just over.   Goal kick Greece.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:23 
2:25
Another good header by Greece, but they haven't been able to get it on target.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:25 
2:26
A more sensible shameless plug.   USA-Barbados at 4pm Sunday.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:26 
2:26
Attacking free kick for the Greeks.  
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:26 
2:27
Not much going on.   After the fracas Karagounis grabs a yellow card for a rough challenge.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:27 
2:28
Greece hoping to get some momentum going into halftime.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:28 
2:28
Zhirkov with a harsher challenge on Charisteas, but no card.   On the replay, clean until the follow through.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:28 
2:30
Winding things down for the first half.   We'll switch up the poll and ask for the final score.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:30 
2:31
Predict the final score
2-0 Russia
 ( 0% )
1-0 Russia
 ( 17% )
1-1 Draw
 ( 50% )
2-1 Greece
 ( 33% )

Saturday June 14, 2008 2:31 
2:32
As we go into halftime, feel free to send in your comments on the first half.   What did you think?
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:32 
2:48
We're back out for the second half.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:48 
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Greece starts off where they left off, missing another sitter.   Christeas again.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:49 
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Corner kick for Russia.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:50 
2:51
Minor hiccup there everyone.   Apologies.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:51 
2:51
We now return to our regularly scheduled coverage.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:51 
2:52
We blame Goldfish overdose.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:52 
2:52
5 minutes into the second half and Greece has its work cut out for them.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:52 
2:53
shocking stat there.   Russia has only one EURO win in their last 11...against Greece in 2004.   Greece's only loss in 2004.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:53 
2:54
Pavelchenko breaks away during trivia time, and just misses a low shot to the near post.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:54 
2:54
Karagounis goes near post himself and   Greece wins a corner.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:54 
2:55
No result there, and they also mess up a long cross.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:55 
2:56
Russia out shooting Greece 12-4
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:56 
2:57
High ball in for Greece and a good chance falls to the feet of Basinas who sends it over the bar.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:57 
2:59
Fine back heel from Pavulchenko, but the shot goes just wide.
Saturday June 14, 2008 2:59 
3:00
correction, Torosidis on the miss for Greece.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:00 
3:03
Russia earns the corner on another well drawn attack

Saturday June 14, 2008 3:03 
3:06
Chaos in the last few minutes as there hasn't been many changes since the first half.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:06 
3:08
Russia still dominating the offensive   end as the Greeks try to get anything going.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:08 
3:08
Karagounis takes a shot from long range, not enough to threaten.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:08 
3:09
Long ball in from the Greeks, nothing doing, but they earn the corner.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:09 
3:11
Biyaletdinov coming off for Russia.   Saenko comes on
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:11 
3:12
Another strong shot from Karagounis goes wide.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:12 
3:14
Pavulchenko with a long shot of his own, just off the far post, a better looking ball as well.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:14 
3:16
About 15 minutes left in the half and the votes are coming in.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:16 
3:16
at least one person is calling for the Greek double.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:16 
3:17
Russia to get a free kick at close range here.   A goal would be the nail in the coffin for Greece.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:17 
3:18
Yellow card to Saenko for practically throwing himself at his opponent.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:18 
3:21
Giannakopulos on
Amanatidis off
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:21 
3:22
Greece fighting for their lives in the attacking third.   They need to score off of this corner.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:22 
3:22
They get the height but cant strike the equalizer.  
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:22 
3:23
On the counter, Russia had numbers but the Greek defense was able to break up the buildup in time.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:23 
3:23
Speaking of time.....it is running out.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:23 
3:27
Way too much space being allowed to Russia right now.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:27 
3:27
a 2-0 garbage time go ahead is definitely in the cards if the Greeks dont watch their backs.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:27 
3:28
We dont see the offsides on this one.   That should be a goal for Greece.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:28 
3:29
Zhirkov off for Russia
Vasisli Berezutski comes on
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:29 
3:29
*Vasili

Saturday June 14, 2008 3:29 
3:33
As we enter stoppage time, Greece's reign as defending champs will be coming to an official close in a matter of minutes.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:33 
3:33
Russia toying with Greece now.   Pavulchenko could have called his shot.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:33 
3:34
Greece wins the corner after another failed header.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:34 
3:34
Correction, offsides is the call.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:34 
3:35
Russia lines up for the free kick, and thats the final.

Russia 1 - Greece 0
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:35 
3:35
Thanks for coming out for the live blog commentary.   We're signing off for FanHouse.   See everyone next weekend.
Saturday June 14, 2008 3:35 
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