Without world footballer Robert Lewandowski, the Polish national football team just avoided a small mood dampener before the playoff final for World Cup qualification next week.
The Poles drew 1-1 (0-0) in the test match in Scotland on Thursday evening, ex-Hertha player Krzysztof Piatek scored a penalty in injury time (90+4) to equalize. Arsenal professional Kieran Tierney (68th) gave the hosts the lead at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
On Tuesday (8:45 p.m. / DAZN) Poland will fight Sweden or the Czech Republic for a ticket to the World Cup in Qatar. Bayern star Lewandowski’s team made it through to the playoff final without a fight after Russia was excluded, while Scotland was supposed to meet Ukraine in the semifinals on Thursday.
According to FIFA, a new date for this game has not yet been set, the window from June 2nd to 14th is being considered. It is still open whether Ukraine will be able to play in the face of the Russian invasion in their own country.