BBC Sports News Bulletin
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sports news from the BBC with Johnny Brian. Greece caused the first major upset of your 2012 last night after knocking out Russia in Group A. A solitary goal from Georgios Karagounis for the 2004 champions was enough in Warsaw to secure a place in the last eight on sand **** Advocaat's side home. Joining Greece are the Czech Republic, who defeated co host Poland by a goal to nil. A 71st minute strike by Petr Jiracek was enough to see them through to the quarterfinals. The Polish manager front is ex Muta announced his intention to step down as coach following the defeat. Tonight. Sees the conclusion of Group B. Germany just need a point against Denmark to advance Wiles Holland need to be Portugal by two goals on Rely on Germany, beating the Danes to see them go through. Both matches kick off at 6 45 GMT You. UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the English F A fall in the behaviour of England fans after the three to victory over Sweden The investigations around an attempted pitch invasion by supporters during the game on Friday night. The English FAA have stated, though that they will contest these proceedings when the governing body meets on Wednesday to discuss the case. In other football news, it has been announced by the Football Association that England will play Scotland and a friendly to mark the 150th anniversary off the FAA. It'll be the first time both rivals have played each other for 14 years when they play at Wembley in August 2013. Away from football to golf, Graeme McDowell is the joint leader going into the final round of the U. S Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. The 2010 champion is tied at one under with American Jim Furyk. Both men hold a two shot lead over the field with Sweden's Fredrik Jacobsen at one over on a group of players which includes South Africa's Ernie Els. England's Lee Westwood on Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts are two over. A 75 from 14 time major champion Tiger Woods yesterday sees him five shots off the lead. Finally, the International Olympic Committee has begun an investigation into claims Olympics representatives were willing to sell thousands of tickets for the 2012 games on the black market. A report by the Sunday Times newspaper stated that more than 50 countries were involved, with some tickets being available for up to 10 times their face value. More sports updates throughout the day here on the BBC World Service