Spain’s quest for a first Euro 2020 victory continues as Luis Enrique’s side draw 1-1 with Poland in Seville.
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates after the game. (Reuters photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Alvaro Morata broke the impasse in the 25th minute
- Lewandowski equaled with an outstanding header from Kamil. out
- All four teams in Euro 2020 Group E can still qualify
Spanish striker Alvaro Morata’s goal in the first half was undone by a goal from Robert Lewandowski for Poland in the 1-1 draw on Saturday, which ensured that all four teams in Euro 2020 Group E would get to the finals on Wednesday can still qualify.
Morata broke the impasse in the 25th minute and swept Gerard Moreno’s ball into the box, and although a linesman’s flag delayed the festivities for offside, the goal was awarded after a VAR review.
Lewandowski equalized in the 54th minute with an outstanding header from Kamil Jozwiak’s cross, four minutes later Moreno shot a penalty from the left post, Morata missed the rebound and several more chances in the second half.
After the draw, Sweden tops Group E with four points, followed by Slovakia with three, Spain with two points in third and Poland with one. Sweden will face Poland in the final game on Wednesday when Spain face Slovakia.
Lewandowski had just ended the cheers when referee Daniele Orsato pointed to the point after looking again at Jakub Moder’s tackle on Morata.
Moreno failed to restore Spain’s lead and hit the post, and Morata spared his blush as he put the rebound in with a gaping goal.
History was made when substitute Poland Kacper Kozlowski became the youngest European Championship player at the age of 17 and 246 days.
Wojciech Szczesny had a great grapple with seven minutes left to defeat Morata when Spain went through a frustrating evening and Poland stayed alive.
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