We begin our countdown to Euro 2008, by having a quiz on previous editions of the tournament.
Here is a quiz on Euro 2004. Please post your answers as comments, or e-mail me using the contact page, and I’ll let you know how well you have done.
1.) Sixteen teams participated in the tournament. Which team made its first European appearance in Euro 2004 by eliminating Turkey in the playoffs ?
2.) Name the mascot of the tournament ?
3.) Who was named player of the tournament ?
4.) What was so unique about the final between Greece and Portugal ?
5.) We know that Wayne Rooney became the youngest scorer in the history of the Championships when he found the back of the net against Switzerland. However his record lasted only four days. Who broke it ?
6.) Portugal beat England 6-5 on penalties in the quarterfinals. Who scored the winning penalty for the hosts after Darius Vassell missed his spot kick ?
7.) Who ended up with the Golden boot ?
8.) Name the Roma defender who scored the only goal of his international career in extra time against the Czechs ?
9.) Who managed Greece during the tournament ?
10.) Name the only team to beat Greece in the tournament.
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Answers
1.) Latvia. Unfortunately, they did not make it past the group stage, with Czech Republic, Germany and the Netherlands in their group.
2.) Kinas
3.) Theodoros Zagorakis ( Greek skipper)
4.) It featured the same teams as the opening match.
5.) Switzerland’s Johan Vonlanthen against France.
6.)Goalkeeper Ricardo
7.) Milan Baros ( Czech Republic)
8.) Trainios Dellas
9.) Otto Rehhagel
10.) Russia