In the first of four definitive days of Euro 2012 group football, the quarter-finalists will be decided. On Saturday Group A comes to a finale, with Greece taking on Russia and Poland entertaining Czech Republic. Greece vs Russia Greece were solid and uncompromising in qualifying, and have certainly shown a determination and dogged approach in…

In the other Group A final fixture Russia will look to seal qualification with a positive result against a dogged Greece side. Greece are currently bottom of Group A after a draw and a defeat in their opening two games, and need to win this fixture and hope the other fixture is a draw to…

Czechs back in the mix as group leaders draw The Czech Republic, playing just 60 miles from their own border in Wroclaw, overcame Greece 2-1 to move into second spot in Group A on Tuesday night, whilst leaders Russia were pegged back by Poland. It took just three minutes for the Czechs to start putting…

All Euro 2012 teams have now played one match each, and as such Tuesday sees the second round of fixtures commence, starting with Group A once more. Greece take on Czech Republic in the first match, before Poland and Russia lock horns later. Greece vs Czech Republic Greece will take heart from the manner of…

Co-hosts Poland are back in action once more on Tuesday, and they will have to be at their best against an impressive Russia side in Group A. Poland started their Euro 2012 campaign well by leading Greece at half time in their first match, with striker Robert Lewandowski getting the first goal of the tournament.…

Russians seize advantage in Group A opener Russia stormed to the top of Group A with an emphatic 4-1 win over the Czech Republic in Wroclaw as Euro 2012 finally got under way. The Group A favourites had lost their last three Euro openers but Dick Advocaat’s men now look well-placed to progress. The Czechs…

After all the build-up, international friendless, squad selection, player injuries and fans counting the days down, Euro 2012 is finally here! 1000 goals will be covering the international tournament with a preview every day of the upcoming games, and a review after the action. Day one sees Group A kick into gear, with co-hosts Poland…

Russia and Czech Republic complete the first day of Euro 2012 on Friday, with Group A starting to take shape after this game. Russia enter the competition looking to emulate a number of strong performances in recent competitions, but in truth up until recently the eastern European nation appear to have lost some of the…

Italy's unhappy build up to Euro 2012 continued on Friday as they collapsed to a three-goal defeat against tournament rivals Russia in Zurich. After going in level at half time, Alexander Kerzhakov struck on the hour before a double from Roman Shirokov sealed an easy win. Dominic Criscito has already been removed from Italy's squad…

  Russia enter Group A of Euro 2012 as slight favourites, in what should be a tightly-contested pool with Greece, Czech Republic and Poland. Despite this, Dick Advocaat’s men are far from being guaranteed a place in the knockout rounds, as mediocre form over the last number of years has failed to inspire confidence. However,…

RUSSIA   These are interesting times in Russian football with an influx of money coming into the domestic game in the form of multi-billionaire owners clubs like Anzhi Makhachkala, who are beginning to challenge the long-standing powers from Moscow and St Petersburg. The cash injection has also seen a sharp rise in the number of…

Having replaced fellow Dutchman Guus Hiddink following Russia's failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, Dick Advocaat guided his side safely through to Euro 2012. A comfortable opening win in Andorra was cancelled out by a shock defeat at home to Slovakia before a thrilling 3-2 win in Dublin against the Republic of Ireland.…