Group A will conclude today and all four teams are still alive with a chance at the knockout stage. Dane Fletcher Red Jersey . TSNs coverage of Euro 2012 is underway NOW with both games kicking off at the same time. Czech Republic vs. Poland can be seen on TSN while Greece vs. Russia can be found on TSN2. Watch both matches live on TSN.ca pay-per-view and TSN Mobile TV or listen to the matches live on Bell Media Radio. Match day nine will see the first two teams at Euro 2012 advance into the second round as Group leader Russia takes on Greece and co-host Poland battles Czech Republic. While all four teams hold their fates in their own hands, Russia has the advantage by virtue of collecting four points in the opening two games. Russia will advance into the second round with just a point against Greece, no matter the outcome in the other game. If they are able to earn their second win of the tournament they will be assured of top spot in Group A. Greece will also advance into the second round with a win as they would hold the head-to-head advantage over Russia if there is a winner in the other game and the goal differential advantage over Czech Republic if that game ends in a draw. The Czech Republic can advance with a victory. They can also advance with a draw unless Greece upsets Russia. Should the Czechs tie and Greece wins, then both nations along with Russia would have four points, and it would come down to goal differential to decide which two countries would advance. For co-host Poland its much more simple, win and they are in, draw or lose and their tournament is over. Russias Alan Dzagoev has been one of the stars of the tournament scoring three of the five goals Russia has used to top Group A. His third goal, which was scored in Russias second game, was cancelled out by a brilliant marker from Polands Jakub Blaszczykowski earning a point for each team. Russias rampant attack in the opening 4-1 win over the Czechs was largely muzzled by a well-organized Polish defence. "When we went 1-0 up, I thought wed get more space like we did against the Czech Republic, but that didnt happen," said Russian head coach Dick Advocaat. "We lost the ball too fast when we were going forward and they could counter. We left the field too open." If Greece is planning to overcome that Russian pressure they will need a better start than the one that felled them in their second game against Czech Republic. Greece goalkeeper Costas Chalkias conceded a goal in the third minute and sixth minute of that contest and though substitute Fanis Gekas pulled one back in the 53rd minute, they were not able to rally themselves all the way back into the game. They must now beat one of the brightest looking teams at Euro 2012 if they plan to make it into the second round. Greece coach Fernando Santos has hinted that he will make changes to his starting lineup. "There is a problem with speed, not in running but in reacting," said Santos. "Thats the biggest problem were facing, because that is something players learn young: How to react in a tight space." Key central defender Sokrakis Papastathopoulos will return from suspension for the Russia game. But goalkeeper Costas Chalkias has been ruled out with a left thigh injury, adding to their problems with injured defender Avraam Papadopoulos already withdrawn from the tournament. Poland has drawn their first two games of the tournament and now only a victory will take them into the knockout phase. They have shown flashes of brilliance in this tournament, taking the early lead in their first game against Greece and scoring on the counter attack after falling behind to Russia. In fact it is the strong defensive formation that they showed against the group leader followed by breaking and converting a rare chance that has them in any position to advance in the first place. "I think we deserve praise because all of us put a lot into this match," said goal scorer Blaszczykowski. "The tactics we set up before the match we carried out 100 per cent." The wild card team in this group has been Czech Republic, as they were torn apart in their opener against Russia yet looked so brilliant in the opening minutes of their 2-1 victory over Greece. Vaclav Pilars goal against Greece turned out to be the winner and was also his second marker of the tournament, he could prove to be a very important player against Poland in the group finale. "This was a big goal for me, and its great for the team," said Pilar. "I went in very hard to meet Gebre Selassies cross and got to the ball with my knee." Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky remains doubtful after injuring his Achilles tendon during Tuesdays win, he had to be substituted after the first half. There was also some doubt about the availability of their first choice keeper Petr Cech due to a shoulder injury but he is satisfied that his condition has improved for Saturdays game and said "I should be 100 per cent fit for the match. My availability is not threatened." Leonard Johnson Red Jersey . "I am thrilled to sign a new contract with the Argonauts and be a part of this team as we make a run at the 100th Grey Cup in Toronto next year," said Bradwell. Mike Alstott Red Jersey . -- Another race, another pole for Kurt Busch. MONTREAL -- Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo will remain on the sidelines for the rest of the season, a decision that casts serious doubt on the prospect of the CFLs all-time passing leader taking the field again. Calvillo hasnt played since suffering a concussion in a game at Saskatchewan over two months ago. Alouettes general manager and head coach Jim Popp confirmed Friday that Calvillo will not play again this year. Popp said the decision was reached Friday morning after Calvillo recently had a setback. "He still can exercise, still train, but hes made a decision to shut it down this season," Popp said after practice. "Hes not going to return this year and hes going to concentrate on getting his health back where it needs to be." Calvillo was injured on Aug. 17 when his head struck the turf following a legal hit by Roughriders defensive end Ricky Foley. Calvillo suffered from headaches and had vision trouble in the days after the hit. The 41-year-old Los Angeles native later made appearances on the practice field and sat in on team meetings. There is concern that Calvillos 20-year career may be over though his plans beyond this season arent clear. He didnt speak with reporters Friday. Toronto Argonauts head coach Scott Milanovich, who was Montreals quarterbacks coach in 2007 and offensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach from 2008-11, was surprised to learn of Calvillos setback. "Thats disappointing for him," Milanovich said after arriving in Winnipeg for Saturdays game against the Blue Bombers. "It sounded like things were going well. Id hate to see him not get his opportunity to get back in there and if he chose to go out, go out on a moree positive note. Doug Martin Red Jersey. " Calvillo broke Damon Allens league records for passing yards, completions and touchdown passes. His 79,816 passing yards are the most in pro football history, nearly 8,000 yards more than Brett Favre, the top passer in National Football League history. His 5,892 completions are second only to Favre in pro football history, and he ranks third in touchdown passes with 455, behind only Favre and Peyton Manning. The CFLs Most Outstanding Player Award recipient in 2003, 2008 and 2009, Calvillo has led the Alouettes to eight Grey Cup appearances. He has won titles in 2002 (when he was named the championship games MVP) and had back-to-back victories in 2009 and 2010. It was in the middle of celebrating his third Grey Cup win that Calvillo revealed that he had cancer. He had a complete thyroidectomy and recovered to continue his career uninterrupted the following season. Calvillos cancer scare came two years after his wife Alexia waged a successful battle against cancer. He seriously contemplated retirement following the 2011 season after suffering two head injuries. Josh Neiswander took over as the starting quarterback in Montreal this season after Calvillo was injured. Rookie Tanner Marsh held the job briefly before he tore a ligament in his right thumb a month ago. Josh Smith, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2006 with Ohio State, is expected to make his first CFL start Sunday when Montreal hosts Hamilton in a key East Division showdown. The 6-9 Alouettes are in third place in the division, four points behind the 8-7 Tiger-Cats. Also Friday, the Alouettes signed import cornerback Mitchell White and import running back Johnny White to their practice roster. cheap jerseys ' ' '
