RIGA - Latvia claimed their first 2008 Euro Cup qualifying win on home soil with a 4-0 victory against Iceland Oct. 7. Head coach Jurijs Andrejevs was ecstatic with pride for his team, who were defeated last month in Riga by Sweden.Latvia took full advantage of every opportunity to score against Iceland, which has lost twice in a row after beating Northern Ireland in its Group F opening match. Latvia has moved into fourth place, ahead of Spain and Iceland on goal difference. The Baltic team, who were surprise qualifiers for the UEFA Euro 2004, gained a 14th-minute lead thanks to Girts Ka...
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