The Poles won 2-0 with Sweden and will fly to the World Cup
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Our football players have not defeated such a respected, highly-rated rival for many years, maybe even since Euro 2016. They did it in classic Polish circumstances – just when they had no right to succeed. Poland won 2-0 after goals from Robert Lewandowski (from the penalty spot) and Piotr Zieliński.
In Chorzów, the only thing that mattered was the promotion, scratching it in any way and at any cost, even crawling and pouring the last drop of sweat. We, Poles, have recently become used to the fact that we at least participate in representative events – although footballers usually start there, they end their adventure in a cemetery atmosphere.
At the Qatar tournament, Lewandowski will get one more chance, probably the last one. Like his peer Glik, and possibly Grosicki, another 34-year-old. Everyone was brought up in the World Cup cult. In the club, they can earn more than enough life, but the glory and gratitude of their countrymen must be earned in the team jersey.
So they can dream again. And to believe that the next season – the championship will start on November 21, the final will take place on December 18 – will turn out to be the toughest in their careers.
