Greece secured dramatic World Cup qualification and Coach Fernando Santos told fans to “go out into the street and celebrate.”
They were bottom of Group C before the final round of games, but a stoppage-time Georgios Samaras penalty saw them finish second.
“We found balance tonight,” said Santos following a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast.
Greece secured dramatic World Cup qualification and Coach Fernando Santos told fans to “go out into the street and celebrate.”
They were bottom of Group C before the final round of games, but a stoppage-time Georgios Samaras penalty saw them finish second.
“We found balance tonight,” said Santos following a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast.
“We are not the worst team when we lose, nor the best when we win.
“To everyone in Greece I say: Go out into the street and celebrate.”
Greece will face Costa Rica in the Round of 16.