Poland hosted Croatia at the Warsaw Stadium in League A Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League as the two teams played out an enthralling 3-3 draw. The result sees both teams remain in the same spot in the table as Poland are third, while Croatia remain in second place.
The hosts made a great start to the game as they grabbed an early lead in the fifth minute as Piotr Zielinski scored off an assist by Kacper Urbanski. However, the visitors showed great fight and equalized just 14 minutes later via Borna Sosa. In the next seven minutes, Croatia turned the game on its head as they scored two more goals via Petar Sucic and Martin Baturina.
Poland pulled a goal back via Nicola Zalewski on the cusp of half-time but found themselves trailing 3-2 at the break. However, just after half-time, they equalized to make it 3-3.
Dominik Livakovic was sent off for the visitors shortly after but the hosts could not capitalize as the game ended in a 3-3 draw. On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.
Poland National Football Team Player Ratings vs Croatia
Goalkeeper
Marcin Bulka – 7.5/10
Despite conceding three goals, Bulka performed well and made five saves throughout the contest.
Defenders
Pawel Dawidowicz – 5.5/10
Despite winning all three of his duels, Dawidowicz had a poor game as he made an error that led to a goal. He also suffered an injury in the 38th minute and was subbed off.
Jan Bednarek – 7/10
Bednarek won nine duels, making four clearances, two interceptions and one block.
Jakub Kiwior – 7/10
Kiwior won three duels, making four clearances, three interceptions and one block.
Midfielders
Jakub Kaminski – 6.5/10
Kaminski had a poor game as he did not win a single duel and also missed a big chance to score.
Sebastian Szymanski – 7.5/10
Szymanski scored the leveller for Poland to make it 3-3. He also played three key passes and won four duels.
Jakub Moder – 6.5/10
Moder had an average game in the middle of the park for Poland.
Piotr Zielinski – 7.5/10
Zielinski started the game as captain and scored just five minutes in. He also played two key passes and won three duels.
Nicola Zalewski – 7.5/10
Zalewski scored his team’s second goal, completed three dribble attempts and won seven duels.
Forwards
Karol Swiderski – 6.5/10
Swiderski had a subpar performance in this game.
Kacper Urbanski – 7/10
Urbanski provided an assist for his team’s first goal early in the contest.
Substitutes
Kamil Piatkowski – 7/10
He replaced Dawidowicz and put in a good performance, winning four duels and playing four long balls.
Maxi Oyedele – 6.5/10
He replaced Moder in the second half and put in a decent performance.
Michael Ameyaw – 6.5/10
He replaced Kaminski and put on a decent show.
Robert Lewandowski – 6.5/10
He provided an assist for Poland’s third goal and had a decent cameo.
Bartosz Kapustka – 6.5/10
He replaced Zielinski and had a decent outing.
Manager
Michal Probierz – 7.5/10
Probierz made timely changes to help his team turn the game around and secure a point.
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Croatia National Football Team Player Ratings vs Poland
Goalkeeper
Dominik Livakovic – 6/10
He made three saves in the game but was sent off for a last-man foul.
Defenders
Josip Sutalo – 6.5/10
Sutalo won three duels but had a subpar game apart from that.
Martin Erlic – 6.5/10
Erlic was below par in defence as he won just two duels.
Josko Gvardiol – 7/10
Gvardiol won four of his five duels, making three clearances in the process. He also played seven long balls.
Midfielders
Ivan Perisic – 7/10
Perisic won four duels and played four long balls, and also played one key pass.
Luka Modric – 7/10
Modric passed the ball with 91% accuracy and also won five duels.
Petar Sucic – 8.5/10
Sucic scored Croatia’s second goal and assisted the third. He also played two key passes and won six duels.
Borna Sosa – 7.5/10
Sosa scored Croatia’s leveller to make it 1-1 in the first half. He also played one key pass and won three duels.
Forwards
Martin Baturina – 8/10
Baturina assisted his team’s second goal and scored the third one. He completed two dribbles, won four duels and played one key pass as well.
Igor Matanovic – 6.5/10
Matanovic had a subpar performance despite starting the game.
Andrej Kramaric – 7/10
Kramaric had a good game for the visitors as he played one key pass and won two duels.
Substitutes
Ante Budimir – 6/10
He replaced Matanovic but could not make much of an impact either.
Mario Pasalic – 6.5/10
He replaced Kramaric and had a subpar game for Croatia.
Luka Sukic – 6.5/10
He replaced Baturina late in the game and put in a decent shift for a depleted side.
Nediljko Labrovic – 6.5/10
He was a forced sub after Livakovic was sent off but did not have to make any saves.
Manager
Zlatko Dalic – 7.5/10
Dalic’s side had a great first half after he picked a strong lineup and he also made some decent substitutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What was the result of Poland vs Croatia?
A. Poland and Croatia played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Q. When was Poland vs Croatia?
A. The game kicked-off at 6:45 PM GMT on Tuesday, October 15.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Poland vs Croatia?
A. Petar Sucic of Croatia was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Poland vs Croatia?
A. Pawel Dawidowicz of Poland was the worst performer.