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Poland and Netherlands Draw in a Hard-Fought Match in Warsaw
Warsaw witnessed a vibrant match between Poland and the Netherlands at the National Stadium Warsaw, as part of the European qualification for the World Cup. The match, officiated by Maurizio Mariani, ended in a draw that reflects the intensity and parity shown on the field.
Poland, with 40% possession, managed to open the scoring in the 43rd minute thanks to a goal by J. Kaminski, assisted by R. Lewandowski. However, the local joy did not last long, as the Netherlands equalized the actions in the 47th minute with a goal from M. Depay.
Despite having less possession of the ball (60% for the Netherlands), Poland generated more goal opportunities, totaling 12 shots (5 on target, 2 off target), while the Netherlands recorded 8 shots (3 on target, 4 off target). The match was characterized by its intensity, with a total of 24 fouls committed between both teams. Poland received two yellow cards, while the Netherlands saw one yellow card in added time.
The match ended in a draw, leaving a bittersweet taste for both teams on their way to the World Cup.
Substitutions poland: at minute 13 S. Szymanski came in and B. Kapustka went out., at minute 81 M. Cash came in and P. Wszolek went out., at minute 81 N. Zalewski came in and K. Grosicki went out., at minute 90 R. Lewandowski came in and A. Buksa went out., at minute 90 J. Kaminski came in and F. Rozga went out.
Substitutions netherlands: at minute 74 J. Kluivert came in and T. Reijnders went out., at minute 74 L. Geertruida came in and J. P. van Hecke went out., at minute 89 M. Depay came in and E. Emegha went out., at minute 89 R. Gravenberch came in and J. Schouten went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Poland
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Netherlands
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