Portugal loss spurs on Spain and Russia

Hosts Portugal’s surprise defeat to Greece in the opening match of the tournament gave both Spain and Russia a huge incentive to go for victory in the second Group A game at the Estadio Algarve.

Portugal loss spurs on Spain and Russia

Hosts Portugal’s surprise defeat to Greece in the opening match of the tournament gave both Spain and Russia a huge incentive to go for victory in the second Group A game at the Estadio Algarve.

Spain decided to go with the in-form Fernando Morientes to partner skipper Raul up front.

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