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Greeks face Czech scoring machine

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has to find a way to beat the top-scoring Czech Republic at Porto's Dragao stadium in order to reach the finals

AP , PORTO, PORTUGAL

As the underdog, Czechoslovakia won the 1976 European Championship, beating West Germany on penalties. The Greeks best chance of success may be to wait for spot kicks.

Veteran goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis, set to win his 48th cap, could find himself in the spotlight.

"We came to Portugal only to win one game. Then we had another chance and we beat France," Nikopolidis said. "Now we have a third chance to reach the final, so let's see."

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