In perhaps the hardest to predict of the European ties, Euro 2004 champions Greece take on 2006 World Cup quarter-finalists Ukraine. Otto Rehhagel, who guided Greece to that triumph is still in charge and he insists his side need to be at their best here.
The 71-year-old German said, “They have to go out on the pitch, show their skills and play beyond their limits. We don't have the luxury of being able to call on all of our players as we have some key men missing such as [Giourkas] Seitaridis and [Vasilis] Torosidis. But I have confidence in all my squad.”
Despite those absentees, Greece will enjoy renewing Panathinaikos pair Kostas Katsouranis and Giorgos Karagounis’ partnership in midfield, while Theofanis Gekas (who scored 10 goals in qualifying) is available too.
Ukraine boss Alexei Mikhailichenko said "We are going to Greece with the target of winning; for us there is no difference between home and away matches. I believe both teams have a 50-50 chance of qualifying.” Revitalized legend Andriy Shevchenko will be World Cup Jerseys crucial.
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