Top 10 most unlikely champions in sports history

#6 Greece - 2004 Euro Champions

In one of the upsets of the last decade, Greece emerged Euro champions out of nowhere!

They beat fancied Portugal in their opening game thanks to some slick passing and positive football from all players.

In the quarterfinals against France, Greece used two man markers against a two-man French forward line. Fysass and Zagorakis created goal scoring chances to Greece and they attacked with five men. The only goal of the match came from Zagorakis cross.

They used the same tactics against Czech Republic in the semifinal. Although the Czechs dominated possession, Greece again marked the two men forward line of their opposition. Dellas scored the solitary goal this time.

They were up against hosts Portugal in the final. Portugal played 4-2-3-1 with Pauleta as a lone forward. Hence, Greece opted for a three-man defence. Vryzas played the lone striker role. However, Charisteas was the hero with a header from a right-wing corner.

Greece stuck to their strengths which was defence thanks to reliable defenders and a hard working midfield. They neutralized their opponent's strengths and caused one of the greatest upsets in recent memory.