Latvia appeared in the European Championship finals for the first time in a very tough group indeed and aquitted themselves extremely well. Their draw with Germany did serious damage to German prospects.
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Czech Republic
Latvia
Latvia took the lead against the much-fancied Czech team on the stroke of half-time. In the second period the Czechs were determined to get back into the game while the Latvians packed their defence to protect their lead. The Czech Republic eventually broke through, Baroš leveling the scores after 73 minutes and then, as the Latvians tired, Heinz scored the winner with five minutes left.
Germany
Netherlands
A freakish goal from Torsten Frings gave Germany the lead in the first half. Both teams attacked in the second half and van Nistelroy scored a late equaliser.
(James Palmer)
Latvia
Germany
Under constant pressure from Germany, Latvia doggedly stood their ground to earn a point and put Germany's ambitions in doubt.
Czech Republic
Netherlands
The Czech Republic made a remarkable come back from being two goals down, Šmicer scoring their winner with two minutes to go.
Netherlands
Latvia
Oranje made no mistakes in securing their place in the quarter-finals,van Nistelroy scoring twice in the first half and Makaay putting the icing on the cake with six minutes left.
Czech Republic
Germany
Germany needed to win and were on target after Ballack put them ahead after 21 minutes. The Czechs, already through and fielding an under strength side, came back with goals from Heinz (30 mins) and Baroš (77 mins) to put Germany out of the competition.