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Holders Greece Knocked Out By Russia

Russia beat Greece knocking them out of the Euro 2008. Konstatin Zyryanov scored the winner for Russia from close range on 34 minutes after Antonis Nikopolidis's mistake.

Holders Greece didn't light up the competition and deserve to be going home early. Russia must now beat Sweden to qualify for the quarter-finals in a must win game for either side.

Result

Greece 0-1 Russia

Spain Thrash Russia

David Villa became the first player to score hat-trick at the Euro 2008 as Spain thrashed Russia 4-1 in the opening game of Group D. Roman Pavlyuchenko scored a consolation for Russia with a header on 86 minutes, but Cesc Fabregas headed his first goal for Spain to seal the victory.

Spain's forwards looked on fire especially David Villa, but the movement of Fernando Torres was excellent. If Spain can perform like this every time then they will have a good chance of going all the way to the final.

Russia were disappointing considering they qualified instead of England, I'm sure England would of given Spain more of a game and not just rolled over.

Result

Spain 4-1 Russia