
Reuters
Greece defeat Ukraine with a score of 1-0 in the second leg World Cup playoff on wednesday (18/11/2009) . With the 1-0 aggregate Angelos Charisteas et al. ensure a ticket to South Africa next year.
This is the first time Greece took part in the World Cup once before in 1994. This success is also its own achievement in Rehhagel.
Since sitting as Greece coach in 2001, a German man was never registered a phenomenal achievement that won the European Cup in 2004. And when that country in the Mediterranean region with a status as weak team.
"This is a very big success for us," said Dimitrios Salpigidis as quoted from Soccernet.
"All Greeks throughout the world, it's party time. All those who criticize our performance in recent days also has to get answers to their words. We respond with our performance in the field," said goalscorer team "State Myth" to the goal Ukraine is.
"This victory is an important moment for Greek football. It's fantastic," added Angelos Charisteas.