Poland Stuns Italy with Late Comeback in U-21 Qualifier
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Szczecin – A frustrating defeat for Italy’s Under 21 squad as they succumbed to a 2-1 loss against Poland in Szczecin, jeopardizing their direct qualification path to the Under 21 European Championships.
Shining start Fails to Translate into First-Half advantage
italy began the match strongly, creating early opportunities. Cherubini came close to opening the scoring, striking the post with a header. However, Poland responded with immediate pressure, forcing Italian goalkeeper Mane into a crucial save on the line.
Pisilli‘s Breathtaking Goal Breaks the Deadlock
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 61st minute courtesy of a stunning individual effort from pisilli. Receiving a cross,he executed a remarkable sombrero and scissors kick on the fly,sending the ball past the Polish goalkeeper for a 1-0 lead for Italy.
Poland Turns the Tables with Three-Minute Blitz
Despite their lead, Italy failed to capitalize and extend their advantage. Lubik denied Koleosho a scoring possibility, proving pivotal as Poland mounted a dramatic comeback. Between the 83rd and 86th minutes, the hosts flipped the script.
Bogacz equalized with a clever left-footed finish, aided by a brilliant solo run from Faberski. Italy appeared rattled, and Kuziemka capitalized on the ensuing confusion, completing the turnaround after Palmisani’s initial save.
Late Drama and Red Card Seal Italy’s Fate
Italy pushed forward desperately for an equalizer,but nerves and pressure prevented them from creating clear-cut chances. The match concluded with further drama as Koleosho reacted to a foul received from Kozubal, earning a double yellow card and subsequent expulsion. This means Koleosho will miss the upcoming match against Montenegro.
Standings and What’s Next
Poland now boasts a perfect record of 5 wins from 5 matches, holding a +3 point advantage over Italy in the qualifying group. Italy will now face Montenegro in a crucial match to solidify their second-place position and maintain their hopes of automatic qualification. They remain among the top-ranked teams in the qualifying competition.
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This defeat is a important setback for Italy, but the race for qualification is far from over.
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