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Portugal 1-2 Greece

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PORTUGAL 1-2 GREECE

Dusseldorf, Germany, 26/03/2008 Karagounis 32, 59, Gomes 75Two carbon-copy free kicks from 'Gorgeous' Girogos Karagounis gave Euro and UFWC champions Greece victory over Portugal in this friendly match on neutral turf. Greece, who beat Portugal twice at Euro 2004, dominated the game and scored in the 32nd and 59th minutes.Nuno Gomes pulled a goal back for Luiz Felipe Scolari's side, who were without Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Deco.But Portugal, who were without Traianos Dellas, held out for a deserved victory.Portugal's Gomes commented, 'We couldn’t handle Greece in the first half. They're a very experienced team, with a number of veteran players who know how to control a game.' Greece coach Otto Rehhagel is set to extend his contract with national team until 2012.Portugal: Ricardo, Paulo Ferreira, Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho, Caneira, Fernando Meira, Carlos Martins, Miguel Veloso, Ricardo Quaresma, Simao, Nuno Gomes Used substitutes: Joao Moutinho, Bruno Alves, Miguel, Hugo Almeida, Jorge Ribeiro, Raul MeirelesGreece: Nikopolidis, Patzatzoglou, Antzas, Kyrgiakos, Torosidis, Basinas, Karagounis, Katsouranis, Amanatidis, Charisteas, Gekas Used substitutes: Giannakopoulos, Seitaridis, Samaras, Goumas, Salpingidis