Source: Daily_Mail
Greece 0 Ukraine 0: Athens draw sets up tough return leg in Donetsk
Greece, the European champions five years ago, face a tough battle to qualify for the World Cup finals after being held by Ukraine in Athens.[LNB]'The players probably had in their mind to keep the Ukrainians from scoring,' said Otto Rehhagel, the 71-year-old German who led the Greeks to their Euro 2004 win and is likely to step down it they don't make it to the World Cup.[LNB] Deadlock: Georgios Karagounis (R) brings down former Chelsea flop Andriy Shevchenko with a tough tackle during the Athens draw[LNB]Liverpool defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos almost won it for Greece in the dying seconds but headed wide.[LNB]'The result leaves everything open,' said Rehhagel. [LNB] Making a fist of it: Ukraine 'keeper Andrii Piatov punches the ball clear to deny Liverpool defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos[LNB]'Ukraine were impressive in their passing game and their attacking players were very good.'[LNB]Ukraine coach Alexei Mikhailichenko believes his side are favourites for Wednesday's return leg in Donetsk.[LNB]'We have a slight advantage because we will be playing at home,' he said.[LNB] RORY FALLON EXCLUSIVE- How I made World Cup history for New ZealandRussia 2 Slovenia 1: Nejc Pecnik grabs lifeline after Diniyar Bilyaletdinov bracePortugal 1 Bosnia 0: Alves header gives Queiroz's side slender lead Republic of Ireland 0 France 1: Anelka leaves Irish with a mountain to climb [LNB] Explore more:People:Andriy ShevchenkoPlaces:Athens, Liverpool, Greece
