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Sebastian Szymański: It was a rehearsed set piece
“We all know that deliveries like that are never easy for a goalkeeper, especially with so many players crowding the area. It was a set piece we’d practised, something we wanted to try out that way – and I’m glad it worked perfectly. My rating for the match? Ten out of ten! We’ve got the win, three points, and that’s what matters most,” said Sebastian Szymański, the standout performer in Poland’s 2–0 victory over Lithuania.
Jan Urban: It was a convincing victory
“Today Lithuania didn’t make things too difficult for us, but that was mainly because we played well and didn’t allow ourselves to get drawn into their long-ball style. The next match, against the Netherlands, will give us more answers. Against a team like that, you have to perform at your very best if you want to get any points. I’m looking forward to that game,” said Polish national team head coach Jan Urban after the 2–0 victory over Lithuania.
Two goals and a clean sheet. Poland defeat Lithuania in Kaunas
Poland recorded their fourth victory in the World Cup qualifiers, beating Lithuania 2–0 in Kaunas. Sebastian Szymański opened the scoring in the first half, finding the net directly from a corner kick, before Robert Lewandowski sealed the result after the break.
Jan Urban: It was a scrappy game
Poland beat New Zealand 1–0, but the win came at a cost, with Przemysław Frankowski forced off through injury. During the post-match press conference, head coach Jan Urban commented on the injuries in the squad, assessed the team’s overall performance and reflected on individual players.
Debuts, returns and a narrow victory. Poland beats New Zealand
After a fairly calm and measured match, the Polish national team defeated New Zealand 1–0 in their final friendly of the year. The only goal for the White and Reds came from Piotr Zieliński, who finished off a well-worked team move. On Thursday evening, Jan Ziółkowski and Arkadiusz Pyrka made their senior international debuts. Next up for Poland is Sunday’s competitive fixture against Lithuania.
Jan Urban: The Atmosphere in the Squad Is Really Good
Poland’s national team marked Jan Urban’s home debut as head coach with a 3–1 victory over Finland. "One could say that the point we earned against the Netherlands is very important, because we added three more against a rival we will most likely be fighting with for second place in the group", Urban said in his opening remarks at the press conference.
