Today's games included the Czech Republic versus Poland and Greece up against Russia.
Czech Republic versus Poland:
Just like todays game to follow, todays Czech Republic versus Poland game ended up in a 1-0 victory for the Czechs, finishing their tourmant hopes for 2012.
The first half of the game saw a respecable number of goal attempts by both sides, but both goaltenders made sure things remained scoreless well into the second half.
At the 72 minute mark the game finally saw a goal, with Petr Jiráček getting one in past the right corner for the Czechs; where things stayed until the final whistle to knock Poland out.
- The Czech Republic next plays against Portugal on the 21st.
Greece versus Russia:
In today's highly anticipated matchup, Greece managed to keep itself in the tourney after a 1-0 victory over Russia.
With a few flags and off-sides in the first round there were a few decent attempts on net, but it was only at 45+2 - seconds before the half time, whistle that Greek captain Giorgos Karagounis's managed to get one past the goalie to take the 1-0 lead for Greece.
During the second half things cooled down again, with only a couple of decent attempts on net altogether; ending in no further goals for either side as the game finished at 90+4.
- Greece next plays against Russia on the 22nd.
