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Starkovs: No-one's laughing now
Timothy Collings | June, 20 2004Having vexed the Czechs and frustrated the mighty Germans in their opening games, Euro 2004 underdogs Latvia are now intent on sweeping past the Dutch and into the last eight.
Article | ConversationLatvia coach hails historic draw
June, 19 2004Latvia coach Aleksandrs Starkovs hailed Saturday's 'historic' 0-0 draw against Germany as a win for his country, playing in their first major tournament.
Article | ConversationKahn to become a Latvian?
June, 19 2004Latvia's ambassador to Berlin has offered Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn honorary Latvian citizenship if he makes a blunder that helps the underdogs in their Euro 2004 match on Saturday.
Article | ConversationRudi wants German goalfest
June, 19 2004Germany coach Rudi Voller is going for goals when his team play Latvia in their second Group D match in Euro 2004.
Article | ConversationGermany aim to out-gun Latvia
June, 17 2004Germany will field a second striker when they play Latvia in their second Euro 2004 Group D match on Saturday, says coach Rudi Voeller.
Article | ConversationCech: Latvia scare will help us
June, 16 2004Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the scare which Latvia gave his team will stand them in good stead for the rest of Euro 200
Article | ConversationLatvia not resting on their laurels
June, 16 2004Despite their brave opening defeat by the Czech Republic in their first match at a major tournament, Latvia are not resting on their laurels.
Article | ConversationLatvia given standing ovation
Rex Gowar | June, 15 2004Latvia fans gave their Euro 2004 team a standing ovation after they went down bravely to Czech Republic in their major tournament debut on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationBruckner relieved after win
June, 15 2004Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner admitted his team had been surprised by the strength of Latvia's defence after two late goals earned them a 2-1 victory in their first game of Group D in Euro 2004.
Article | ConversationSoccer-mania hits Latvia
June, 15 2004Suddenly everyone in Latvia is a soccer fan, even the prime minister who has pledged to dye his hair green if the team make it to the Euro 2004 quarter-finals.
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