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Poland’s national football team secured a vital victory with a 2-0 scoreline against the Faroe Islands in a qualifying match for next year’s European Championship. The hero of the day was Robert Lewandowski, who broke his goal drought of over 600 minutes at the PGE Narodowy stadium.
After a disappointing 1-3 loss to the Czech Republic and a shocking 2-3 defeat in Kishinev on June 20, despite a two-goal lead at halftime, Poland was under immense pressure to win this match against the Faroe Islands.
A Hard-Fought First Half
The game began with the Faroe Islands attempting to press high, but they failed to create any significant threats. Poland gradually took control, but their efforts were thwarted by the Faroese defense and goalkeeper Matthias Lamhauge.
In a closely contested first half, both teams struggled to break the deadlock. However, the breakthrough came when Lewandowski scored the first goal for Poland, assisted by Bartosz Bereszyński.
Late Goals Secure Victory
The second half saw Poland continuing to dominate possession, but they struggled to convert their chances. Lewandowski, who hadn’t scored at PGE Narodowy for over 600 minutes, finally broke through with a penalty kick, relieving the pressure on his team. In the 83rd minute, Lewandowski struck again, securing a 2-0 win.
Although it was a seemingly straightforward win against the 125th-ranked FIFA team, Poland met their obligation to secure three crucial points. This victory provides a glimmer of hope for their Euro 2024 qualification campaign.