Euro 2004 qualifying match

Spain 0 - Greece 1

Spain fell to their first home defeat in official competitions for twelve years, losing 0-1 to Greece, and they miss out on the chance of tie up their qualification for the finals. Despite dominating the first half Iñaki Sáez's side fell behind just before half time when Giannokopoulos picked up a pass on the edge of the area from Veneditis to beat Casillas. Raúl, de Pedro and Sergio all tried their luck after the break, but even with their opponents down to ten after Veneditis was sent off they were unable to beat Nikopolidis. Spain still head the group, but with Ukraine also winning only one point separates the top three, and a victory against Northern Ireland in Belfast next Wednesday is now vital. (07.06.03)