Euro 2004 Day Sixteen

We've reached the final four.

Led by the tourney's new leading scorer Milan Baros, The Czech Republic defeated Denmark 3-0 today to reach the semifinals.

In an apparent effort to keep my interested peaked after two long weeks of watching footy match after footy match, host Steve Schroeder missed taping most of the first half. His plan worked to perfection as our trusted BBC commentators Gary Lineker, Peter Schmeichel and co. informed us it was a lackluster first 45. Okay then, on to the second half.

Czech forward Jan Koller is one tall dude. It's a good idea to drive a corner kick in his direction so he can head it into the net.

Too bad this is how he celebrates giving his side the lead.

Not content with the slim one goal advantage, Koller's Czech-mate Baros snuck behind the Danish defense to chip the keeper.

A minute later Baros was still hungry for more and found a Pavel Nedved through-pass on the end of his boot to fire a bullet into the net. At least he did a little better with the celebrations, running around with a big grin on his face.

We were treated to a proud display of fan appreciation by the Czech side as they saluted their supporters and bowed to them.

Photos:

1 Danish goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen can't stand to watch after being beaten by Baros twice in two minutes.

2. Vikings fan is distraught.

3. Sorry to see these supporters so heartbreakingly sad.

4. More bus shots! This time it's a somber Mr. Becks.

Wednesday's matchup features the Netherlands against Portugal, and on Thursday the Czech Reupublic takes on Greece.