Greece survived conceding the fastest ever goal in European Championships history to edge into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 by the skin of their teeth.

Rui Costa scored the second goal that keeps Portugal’s hopes of lifting the European Championship title in their own country remain on track – but only just.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari wielded the axe as his side went into their life-or-death Group A clash with Russia at the Estadio da Luz.

Russia have been rocked on the eve of their vital Group A clash with hosts Portugal by the sending home of key midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi.