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Latvia qualified once for a UEFA European Championship, the 2004 edition. After finishing second in their qualifying group, they won the two-legged play-offs against Turkey (3–2 on aggregate) to secure their first appearance at the end stage of a major tournament.[1][2] In doing so, Latvia became the first and (as of 2019) still the only Baltic team to qualify for a European Championship.[1][2]

At the Euro 2004, Latvia were drawn in Group D, alongside Germany, Czech Republic, and Netherlands.[3] Latvia faced Czech Republic in their opening match on 15 June 2004, with Māris Verpakovskis scoring before half-time.[4] However, the Czechs would later come back to win the game 2–1.[4] Four days later, Latvia earned a respectable 0–0 draw against World Cup vice-champions Germany to earn their first point in a major tournament.[5] They lost their final match with 3–0 against Netherlands,[6] and were eliminated, finished fourth, with one point from their draw and two losses.[7]

Euro 2004

Group stage

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Czech Republic 2–1 Latvia
Baroš 73'
Heinz 85'		 Report Verpakovskis 45+1'
Attendance: 21,744
Latvia 0–0 Germany
Report
Attendance: 22,344
Referee: Mike Riley (England)
Netherlands 3–0 Latvia
Van Nistelrooy 27' (pen.), 35'
Makaay 84'		 Report
Attendance: 27,904

Overview

Latvian fans at Euro 2004
UEFA European Championship record
Year Round Position GP W D* L GS GA
1960 to 1992 Part of  Soviet Union
1996 to 2000 Did not qualify
Portugal 2004 Group stage 14th 3 0 1 2 1 5
2008 to 2020 Did not qualify
Total Group stage 1/16 3 0 1 2 1 5

References

  1. ^ a b "Joyful Latvia make history". Unions of European Football Associations. 20 November 2003. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Latvia claim historic win". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 19 November 2003. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Euro 2004 draw". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Czech Rep 2–1 Latvia". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 15 June 2004. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Latvia 0–0 Germany". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 19 June 2004. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  6. ^ "Holland 3–0 Latvia". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 23 June 2004. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  7. ^ "Group D". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 28 May 2004. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
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