Poland started the match against Croatia well, taking the lead 1-0 in the fifth minute, but then conceded three goals in six minutes. In the end, the White and Reds managed to stage a successful comeback. Nicola Zalewski scored to make it 2-3 before halftime, and then Sebastian Szymański scored the equalizer to secure a point. This result keeps Poland’s chances for the Nations League play-offs alive heading into the November international break. From the 76th minute, Poland had a man advantage after Dominik Livaković was shown a red card for a foul on Robert Lewandowski outside the penalty area.
One of Poland’s standout players in this match was Kacper Urbański. The Bologna midfielder provided the assist for Zieliński’s goal and worked well with Zieliński and the entire team. "One clear conclusion after two matches is that Michał Probierz should no longer hesitate to count on Kacper Urbański. The 20-year-old Bologna midfielder once again proved that he is already good enough to be considered among the key players and should be a cornerstone of the team for years to come," wrote Konrad Ferszter from Sport.pl.
One video captured before the Poland-Croatia match has gone viral on social media. Here’s what happened.
The Boy’s Incredible Gesture Before the Match: Fans Call for a Response from PZPN
Before the match even began at the National Stadium, a heartwarming moment took place. During the national anthems, one of the boys received a jacket from one of the Polish players. "This boy got a jacket from one of our players during the anthem, but when he left the field and noticed he was the only one who had it, he immediately returned it," reported Dominik Wardzichowski, a journalist for Sport.pl. The video of this moment quickly became a hit on social media.
Fans and internet users were touched by the boy’s gesture, with many calling on the Polish Football Association to give the boy the White and Red jacket. "Do something good," "give him back the jacket," "we're waiting for a positive outcome," "his genuine honesty deserves to be appreciated," "it’s time for a gesture toward the boy" – these were just a few of the comments under our journalist’s post on X.
If this story reaches a happy ending in the coming days, we will post an update on the portal.
In November, Poland will face two final Nations League matches. On November 15, the national team will play Portugal away, followed by a home match against Scotland at the National Stadium three days later.
