Match report

Poland Stuns Scotland 3-2 in UEFA Nations League Thriller

Scotland
Scotland
2–3
FT
Poland
Poland
Sep 5, 2024

In a dramatic UEFA Nations League encounter, Poland stunned Scotland with a 3-2 victory. The match saw multiple turning points and crucial goals, with Robert Lewandowski and Szymon Szymanski leading the charge for Poland. Scotland mounted a spirited comeback but ultimately fell short.

Key Facts

  • • Szymon Szymanski scored the first goal for Poland in the 8th minute, assisted by Robert Lewandowski.
  • • Scotland's goal by Scott McTominay was initially allowed but later canceled by VAR in the 24th minute.
  • • Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty for Poland in the 44th minute.
  • • Billy Gilmour scored Scotland's first goal in the 46th minute.
  • • Scott McTominay equalized for Scotland in the 76th minute, assisted by Andy Ralston.
  • • Nikodem Zalewski scored the winning penalty for Poland in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Scotland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Gunn (G)
  • 2 A. Ralston (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 6 S. McKenna (D)
  • 3 A. Robertson (D)
  • 8 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 7 J. McGinn (M)
  • 4 S. McTominay (M)
  • 11 R. Christie (M)
  • 9 L. Dykes (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Gauld
  • 17 B. Doak
  • 10 L. Shankland
  • 18 L. Morgan
  • 21 Z. Clark
  • 13 J. Doig
  • 22 M. Johnston
  • 14 C. Barron
  • 19 T. Conway
  • 12 J. McCracken
  • 16 J. Souttar
  • 15 R. Porteous

Poland

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 M. Bułka (G)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 3 P. Dawidowicz (D)
  • 14 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 19 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 20 S. Szymański (M)
  • 10 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 7 K. Urbański (M)
  • 21 N. Zalewski (M)
  • 23 K. Piątek (F)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 S. Walukiewicz
  • 16 A. Buksa
  • 6 J. Piotrowski
  • 17 B. Slisz
  • 8 J. Moder
  • 2 K. Piątkowski
  • 1 Ł. Skorupski
  • 13 J. Kamiński
  • 15 T. Puchacz
  • 11 K. Świderski
  • 22 B. Drągowski
  • 18 B. Bereszyński

Timeline

  1. Poland
    8' Poland Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szymanski · Assist: R. Lewandowski
  2. Scotland
    24' Scotland Var · Goal cancelled
    S. McTominay
  3. Poland
    35' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    P. Dawidowicz

    Foul

  4. Poland
    44' Poland Goal · Penalty
    R. Lewandowski
  5. Poland
    46' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jakub Kiwior · On: S. Walukiewicz
  6. Scotland
    46' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Gilmour
  7. Poland
    52' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    N. Zalewski

    Time wasting

  8. Scotland
    71' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Christie · On: R. Gauld
  9. Scotland
    71' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. McLean · On: B. Doak
  10. Scotland
    71' Scotland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Dykes · On: L. Shankland
  11. Poland
    72' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: A. Buksa
  12. Poland
    72' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Piątek · On: J. Piotrowski
  13. Scotland
    76' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    S. McTominay · Assist: A. Ralston
  14. Poland
    82' Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: B. Slisz
  15. Poland
    82' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: J. Moder
  16. Poland
    83' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    B. Slisz

    Foul

  17. Poland
    90'+7 Poland Goal · Penalty
    N. Zalewski

Match Stats

Stat Scotland Poland
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 563 402
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 499 339
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Poland took an early lead through Szymon Szymanski's goal in the 8th minute, assisted by the talismanic Robert Lewandowski.
  • ▸ Scotland leveled the match in the 76th minute with a well-placed shot by Scott McTominay, but Poland secured the victory with a late penalty by Nikodem Zalewski in the 90th minute.