Spain 1 - Greece 1

Greece is really becoming the surprise team of this tournament. Their previous record at any tournament is something they could not even whisper about, it was that bad, and now suddenly they are halfway to the quarterfinals. The only way they can go home is if they lose against Russia with more goals than Spain loses to Portugal. Very unlikely indeed, since Russia is halfway on their plane back to Moscow.

And if Spain loses against Portugal in the last group game, it will once again show that Spain are the big chokers when it comes to tournaments. A lot of people fancies Spain, but playing against Portugal, in Portugal, having to at least draw them, that is a bit hard. Especially for perennial chokers like Spain.

The game itself, well, Spain took control but gave the Greeks room to play. Morientes made the first goal after Raul benefited from a defensive error but in the second half the Greeks came back with a goal from Christeas (through the legs of Cassilas). Well deserved? Maybe...

Portugal 2 - Russia 0

At least Mostovoi is smart. He critisized his team and his coach and he got duly sent back home. Now he's sitting at his home somewhere watching his teammates get humiliated and having to go home as well. So Mostovoi can now go up to his coach and tell him "I told you so!".

The Russians never threaten Portugal and the Portuguese should've scored more, especially when the goalkeeper got sent off after being judge to handle the ball outside the box. Replays shows the judgment is a bit harsh.

Now what Portugal need to do is beat Spain. That will be a good match!