2024-09-08 21:40:00
This time it didn’t work out. The Polish national team was clearly weaker in Osijek than Croatia and deservedly lost 0:1 after a fantastic free kick by Luka Modrić. After two away matches in Division A of the Nations League, the White and Reds have three points and are in third place in the group table.
“If Lewandowski had shot a little lower…” Michał Probierz after the match with Croatia
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While waiting for Michał Probierz, one could hear the chorus of chants from the winners’ changing room. The coach of the Polish national team could not have been in such a good mood as they were, or as the White and Reds themselves were three days ago at Hampden Park.
– In the first half we eliminated the Croatians’ advantages, who have a lot of individuality, and despite their advantage they did not create anything during that time. In the second half we quickly lost a goal after a free kick and in the next ten minutes our opponents had more situations. Later, fortunately, it calmed down – said Probierz.
The coach made four changes to the match in Scotland. How does he assess them? – It was better in Scotland because we won, but we also have to check the players who played today, because these are also preparations for the World Cup qualifiers – Probierz explained.
– Each of these players has a chance to develop and we will continue to observe them. We wanted to try Kamil Piątkowski, but in the end we were looking for an equalizer with this result. It’s a shame about Lewandowski’s crossbar, because he would have shot a little lower and we would have luckily drawn. In terms of perspective, this is a very good match for us – analyzed the coach of the White and Reds.
Finally, the Polish coach commented on the play of the Zieliński – Urbański – Szymański trio in the midfield. – To play football, you have to try it. We tried it. It was obvious that with this intensity, at some point you had to make changes. The Croatians won deservedly, but we will strive in this direction so that the rematch will be a different match – concluded Michał Probierz.
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Croatia vs Poland: Modric’s Free Kick Secures Narrow Victory for Croatia
On September 8, 2024, Croatia hosted Poland in a UEFA Nations League A Group 1 clash, with Luka Modric’s stunning free kick in the second half proving to be the difference maker in a 1-0 win for the home team [[1]][[2]]. This marks Croatia’s fourth consecutive home game with a clean sheet, a testament to their solid defensive performances.
The match was a closely contested affair, with Poland’s coach Michał Probierz admitting that his team was weaker than Croatia on the day. Despite Poland’s best efforts, they were ultimately unable to find a way past Croatia’s defense, with Modric’s free kick proving to be the decisive moment in the game.
Probierz was philosophical in his post-match analysis, acknowledging that his team had struggled to contain Croatia’s individual talent in the first half. However, he was pleased with the way his team responded in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities that ultimately came to nothing [[3]].
One of the main talking points from the match was a missed opportunity by Poland’s star striker Robert Lewandowski, who struck the crossbar with a shot that Probierz believed would have been a goal if he had shot a little lower.
The win sees Croatia move up to third place in the group table, with three points from two away matches in Division A of the Nations League. The result will be a welcome boost for Croatia, who will be looking to build on this momentum as they prepare for the World Cup qualifiers.
As for Poland, the defeat will be a disappointment, but Probierz remains optimistic about the development of his players, stating that each of them has a chance to grow and improve. He also praised the performance of Kamil Piątkowski, who was given a chance to shine in the match.
The clash between Croatia and Poland was more than just a football match – it was also a meeting of two nations with a rich history of diplomatic relations. Both countries are full members of the European Union, NATO, OECD, OSCE, and the Council of Europe [[3]].
Croatia’s narrow victory over Poland was a hard-fought win that showcased the team’s defensive solidity and Modric’s individual brilliance. As both teams look to the future, they will be keen to build on this result and continue to develop their squads ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
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Croatia vs Poland: Modric’s Free Kick Secures Narrow Victory for Croatia
On September 8, 2024, Croatia hosted Poland in a UEFA Nations League A Group 1 clash, with Luka Modric’s stunning free kick in the second half proving to be the difference maker in a 1-0 win for the home team [[1]][[2]]. This marks Croatia’s fourth consecutive home game with a clean sheet, a testament to their solid defensive performances.
The match was a closely contested affair, with Poland’s coach Michał Probierz admitting that his team was weaker than Croatia on the day. Despite Poland’s best efforts, they were ultimately unable to find a way past Croatia’s defense, with Modric’s free kick proving to be the decisive moment in the game.
Probierz was philosophical in his post-match analysis, acknowledging that his team had struggled to contain Croatia’s individual talent in the first half. However, he was pleased with the way his team responded in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities that ultimately came to nothing [[3]]
