The Polish amputee football team is demonstrating outstanding form at the European Championships. The white-and-reds set a new tournament record by thrashing Scotland 15-0, solidifying their status as serious contenders for the gold medal. In their first match in Evian, France, they convincingly defeated Greece 7-0, showcasing their determination to compete for their third consecutive medal at the European Championships. Monday, June 3rd, promised an even easier match against a Scottish team making its debut on the big stage.
A Flying Start
Poland began their second group match aggressively, with Bartosz Łastowski scoring in the second minute. Less than five minutes later, Krystian Kapłon’s powerful strike from the right side earned applause. Kapłon continued to impress, adding a third goal with a precise shot into the top corner. By the 12th minute, Marcin Oleksy, the winner of the 2022 Goal of the Year award, headed in a beautiful cross, making it 4-0. Coach Dymytro Kameko’s team maintained their relentless pace, with Kamil Rosiek finding the net next.
As the game progressed, substitutes got their chance to shine, with Adrian Bąk hunting for his debut goal. Before halftime, Rafał Bieńkowski calmly scored with a beautiful shot into the corner. The second half began with Mateusz Warakomski extending the lead. A well-executed free kick saw Bieńkowski complete his brace. Kapłon, the tournament’s top scorer, struck again from distance, scoring a stunning goal.
Historic Win
In the 41st minute, goalkeeper Maciej Materac made his debut, followed shortly by goals from Grygiel and Rosiek, pushing Poland into double digits for the first time in their history. The Polish team showed no mercy, adding more goals to secure a 15-0 victory, the largest in the history of the European amputee football championships. The white-and-reds will face Germany in their final group match on Tuesday, June 4th.