Poland beat Romania 6-0 on matchday three of Group 4 in League B of the Nations League. Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick to give his side their first win in the campaign. Aged 38, the forward, who played for Barça until last season, is currently with Chicago Fire in MLS.
The match turned in the 24th minute, when Drăgușin was shown a straight red card for conceding a penalty against Lewandowski. The Polish striker converted from the spot to open the scoring. Romania, bottom of the group, remain without a point.
The victory leaves Poland on four points in third place, one behind second-placed Bosnia, who trail Sweden on seven. Lewandowski has now scored 92 goals for Poland. He will miss his side’s next match, on Monday in Bosnia, through an accumulation of yellow cards.
FootballAfter a 1-1 draw with France in Saint-Denis, Italy coach Roberto Mancini said he was pleased with his team’s progress. He considers the overall record from their three Nations League matches positive.
FootballFrance were held to a 1-1 draw at the Stade de France, remaining unbeaten in the Nations League but ending their run without dropping points. Michael Olise had put the hosts ahead before a defensive mistake allowed Italy to equalise.
FootballAlready bottom of Group A1 after two defeats, Turkey suffered another loss against Belgium. Kevin De Bruyne scored twice and Romelu Lukaku added a third as Belgium won 3-0, leaving Turkey without a point.
FootballAfter his team’s loss to Athletic, Pellegrino Matarazzo praised their opponents. He also identified turnovers and a lack of attacking rhythm as problems for his side.
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