The first such match in 59 years. An exceptional feat by the Polish national team

Scotland is an opponent that has never been particularly good for us. On Thursday, Polish footballers faced this team for the twelfth time in history. They won for the fourth time. Apart from that, there were six draws and the Scots were twice better. In terms of history, however, the latest triumph has a special flavor.

Scotland conquered after 59 years

All because we beat the Scots for the first time in 44 years. At that time, Poland triumphed 1-0 in Poznań. The white and reds waited even longer for an away triumph with this team. We are talking about 59 years, when in 1965 we won 2-1 in Glasgow in the World Cup qualifiers.

For some time it seemed that the Poles would not win on Thursday either. Although they were leading 2:0 against the Scots after the first half, in the second half the opponents made up for the loss. In added time this score remained for a long time, but then Nicola Zalewski stepped into action, made an individual move on the left side of the pitch and was fouled in the penalty area. The referee pointed to the eleven-meter line and the injured player took matters into his own hands. The goalkeeper sensed the intentions of the Polish representative, but fortunately the ball got stuck in the net.

Zalewski the hero of the Polish national team

The left-winger was definitely the best player of the Polish team in the match against the Scots. It must be remembered that in the first half he also won a penalty for us. Players with such skills are an added value for the team.

Zalewski usually has a problem with playing regularly, but when he comes to the national team camps, he leaves his heart on the pitch. He has been an important figure in the Polish national team for several months and there are many indications that this will not change any time soon. Now we will wait to see what Zalewski will show in the clash with Croatia, which will take place on Sunday at 20:45.