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How Heinz took the gloss off Latvia's debut

Friday, March 27, 2015

From the archives: Latvia scored their only UEFA EURO 2004 goal when they met the Czech Republic, but – as UEFA.com remembers – substitute Marek Heinz had the last word.

Marek Heinz celebrates scoring the Czech Republic's winner
Marek Heinz celebrates scoring the Czech Republic's winner ©Getty Images
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