ATHENS - Life in Greece is not conducive to following the economic crisis in the southern European countries . Break-out Greek national team to the 2014 World Cup is expected to be a cure for the nation's solace . Therefore Ethniki will strive beat Romania in Georgios Karaiskaki , Friday 15 November 2013 , on the first leg of the playoffs .

Greece coach Fernando Santos , originally from Portugal , but he already considered himself as a Greek. Understandably , since 2001 , Santos had trained in Greece before being appointed as head coach three years ago Ethniki . During 11 years in Greece , Santos knows exactly how the character of the people in the country . According to him , the famous Greek people are very fanatic and proud of his country .

Santos also said the children show pride in their care through the game on the field . Regarding the current situation in Greece today, the economic crisis , Santos make sure the players do not feel depressed . According to Santos , rather than serve as a pressure , a crisis is actually motivating forces Ethniki .

" Average of unemployment in the country reached 30 percent . We all have friends or family who are in difficult situations . If we qualify for the World Cup in Brazil , it will be a little off the suffering of our people , " said Santos on FIFA 's official website .

Santos admitted drug brings solace was not easy because Romania is not an easy opponent . Former coach of Porto , Benfica and Sporting Lisbon was assessed Romania 's back found glory as the golden generation . Santos believes the game will be running open .

" The home matches will be crucial . I ask the public to trust the players , teams , and we all . We want everyone in the stadium cheering us on , " said Santos is confident victory over Romania by relying on senior players are midfielder Georgios Karagounis and striker Georgios Samaras . It's not an easy task for the 2004 European Cup winners beat Romania . Of the last six meetings , Greece has never beat Romania .

At the last meeting , 16 November 2011 , Victor Piturca upbringing squad to score a landslide defeat Greece 3-1 in a friendly match in Austria .

Piturca said the meeting notes can be a significant capital to face the playoffs , however, Piturca sure Greece will struggle to break the record . According to Greek Piturca a very strong team and pragmatic , but we had a chance and we will try to achieve it . We have to score at least one goal in Athens because you will not win if it does not score a goal , and you are not going to win without a pass , "said Piturca on UEFA 's official website .