Episode
Match of the Day: 10th September 2003: Euro2004 Qualifier
Overview
Highlights from England's group seven clash with Liechtenstein at Old Trafford earlier this evening, as well as Wales' home game against Finland, Germany v Scotland and Northern Ireland v Armenia.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 40
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2003-09-10
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
10th September 2003: Euro2004 Qualifier is Episode 5 in Season 2003/04 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2003-09-10. The runtime is 80 min.
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Episode 4: 6th September 2003: Euro2004 Qualifier
A crucial Euro 2004 double-header for England this week begins with a trip to Macedonia. With Liechtenstein coming to Old Trafford on Wednesday, captain David Beckham knows that his side must target a maximum return of six points ahead of the probable group seven decider away to Turkey on 11 October to realise their dreams of competing in Portugal next year.
Episode 6: 24th September 2003: Uefa Cup
Manchester City v Lockeren. Coverage from the City of Manchester Stadium of this first-round, first-leg UEFA Cup tie. The Blues entertain the Belgian side after comfortably defeating Welsh non-league side TNS to achieve their first place in Europe for 24 years, and will be looking to the experience of Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and David Seaman among others.
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Episode 7: 4th October 2003: Scottish Premier League
Rangers v Celtic. Coverage of the first Old Firm derby of the season from Ibrox. The Bhoys will want to take an early lead in the race for the Scottish Premier League title - last season they had to stand by as their rivals took a clean sweep of domestic trophies.
Episode 2: 20th August 2003: International Friendly
Highlights of England's friendly with Croatia, played earlier this evening at Ipswich's Portman Road ground ahead of September's crucial Euro 2004 qualifiers against Macedonia and Liechtenstein.
Episode 8: 15th October 2003: Uefa Cup
Kevin Keegan's men travel to Belgium for the second leg of this first-round UEFA Cup match. The last encounter between the two sides saw the Blues secure a 3-2 victory - will they put in a repeat performance?
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