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The Hungarian national football team had Poland’s scalp within reach in the opening performance in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
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In the confrontation of two participants in the final tournament of EURO 2020, she led 2: 0 and 3: 2, but the guests finally took a 3: 3 draw from Budapest. The equalizer for Munich’s goalie was Robert Lewandowski in the 83rd minute.
“I will say honestly, before the match I would be satisfied with the point. After it we feel that we could have achieved more. The way we lost the victory is painful. I appreciate the reaction of the team, which did not lie down and managed to equalize after 2: 2. to put the opponent under pressure. The result was the return of the lead. Unfortunately, we were not paying attention to Lewandowski, although I suddenly reminded the players from time to time that they had to be guarded like an eye in the head. “ quoted the official UEFA website as the words of the coach of the Hungarian team, Marc Rossi.
The tracker Willi Orbán also felt that the Hungarians had more to do. “The spectators had to enjoy it, they saw a lot of goals and nice football. In the opening 45-minute we didn’t allow our opponent much, a quick goal got us on horseback. In the second half the game spilled over from side to side. “We were able to take the lead again and were close to three points, but Lewandowski confirmed that he is a world-class player. It’s always a pleasure to play against him.” remarked the legionary RB Leipzig, who also meets “Lew” on the Bundesliga lawns.
Portuguese Paulo Sousa premiered on the bench of the Polish national team after replacing Jerzy Brzeczek as coach in January. He had reservations about the team’s performance in the first half.
“We were slow and inaccurate. Sometimes I felt as if the players didn’t know what to do with the ball. After the change of sides, it improved and we could finally win. We can’t be completely satisfied, but there were positive aspects in our game, on which can be built, “ said the 50-year-old former defensive midfielder of Juventus Turin and Borussie Dortmund, who has already coached China, England, Hungary, Israel, Switzerland, Italy and France. The Poles will also lead to EURO 2020, where their first opponent will be Slovak footballers on 14 June in Dublin.
The “eagle” was pulled out of the heel by its puller Lewandowski, who recorded his 43rd accurate hit in his 36th appearance this season. “Under the new coach, we only managed to complete three trainings and some things did not work as they should. The proof is up to three goals in our network, and I do not feel that the Hungarians have a chance for three goals. However, I believe that we are going in the right direction and our games will improve in more matches, “ declared Lewandowski.
England’s representatives celebrate victory over San Marino
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In the second duel of the I-group, there was no doubt about England’s victory over San Marino, it was only about the amount of the allotment that the “dwarf” will take from Wembley. Albión finally won 5-0, when his goals were shared by five different shooters. Debuts Ollie Watkins and James Ward-Prowse scored the first hits in the most valuable jersey.
“I’m really very happy with how we pressed the opponent’s players after losing the ball. The mentality of this team is amazing, I didn’t even feel for the players to go halfway on the gas and make the tasks easier. We had to deal with the opponent, against “But I am particularly pleased with the way in which we have achieved it.” praised team coach Gareth Southgate. His charges will perform in Albania on Sunday, Poland will face a domestic duel with Andorra and Hungary will play in San Marino.
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