In an exhilarating Nations League match, Poland and Croatia battled to a 3:3 draw at the National Stadium in Warsaw on October 15, 2024. Poland took an early lead with a powerful shot from Piotr Zieliński in the 5th minute. However, Croatia mounted a swift comeback, scoring three goals in just six minutes. Borna Sosa equalized in the 20th minute, followed by goals from Luka Sučić and Roko Baturina, leaving Croatia up 3:1 by halftime.
Poland fought back valiantly. Nicola Zalewski’s goal just before the break narrowed the gap, and in the 68th minute, Sebastian Szymański’s long-range effort tied the game at 3:3. Croatia’s goalkeeper Dominik Livaković was sent off in the 77th minute after a dangerous foul on Robert Lewandowski, but the Croatians held on with ten men to secure the draw.
Despite dominating the final stages of the game, Poland was unable to break through Croatia’s defense. The result leaves both teams with crucial points as the Nations League group stage progresses.