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Poland 'failed to show their strength'

Poland 'failed to show their strength'

Polish football fans had expected their national team to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Russia but the squad "failed to show their strength," according to former Spartak Moscow and Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Kowalewski. 25 Jun 2018
Rybus on Poland loss: 'Something Went Wrong'

Rybus on Poland loss: 'Something Went Wrong'

Midfielder Maciej Rybus said that the team played well for 15 minutes against Colombia in Monday's (AEST) Group H match, but then something "went wrong" with their opponents punishing Poland with three unanswered goals. 25 Jun 2018
Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Striker Robert Lewandowski said that a lack of technical and tactical skill was Poland’s downfall in their 3-0 loss to Colombia in Kazan on Monday (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Rodriguez: Falcao deserved first World Cup goal

Rodriguez: Falcao deserved first World Cup goal

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez said the team's captain Radamel Falcao deserved to score on Monday morning (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said that his side was well-prepared physically and was not affected by the hot weather in Monday's (AEST) 3-0 defeat to Colombia in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said that the team dedicated their 3-0 victory over Poland to the team's midfielder Carlos Sanchez who has been rocked by online death threats. 25 Jun 2018
Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

The South American side kept their World Cup hopes alive after a convincing victory in Group H. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia midfielder Aguilar injured in 3-0 win

Colombia midfielder Aguilar injured in 3-0 win

Colombia midfielder Abel Aguilar sustained an injury in Monday’s (AEST) group stage game with Poland in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka apologised on Sunday for his side's crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Colombia in the Group H match, which eliminated Poland from the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
James Rodriguez named Man of Match as Colombia thrash Poland 3-0

James Rodriguez named Man of Match as Colombia thrash Poland 3-0

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez was named the man of the match after setting up two goals for his team in the Group H game against Poland, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

The World Cup group stage match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan was attended by a sell-out crowd of 42,873 fans, which broke the stadium’s attendance record, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia knockout Poland after convincing 3-0 win

Colombia knockout Poland after convincing 3-0 win

Radamel Falcao scored his first ever World Cup goal as Colombia knocked out Robert Lewandowski's Poland with a 3-0 win in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - Japan head coach Akira Nishino said he made the right calls with his substitutions in Sunday’s Group H game with Senegal, which ended with a 2-2 draw. 25 Jun 2018
Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said on Sunday his side had failed to play at the same level in their 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday as they managed during their opening game of the tournament when they beat Poland 2-1. 25 Jun 2018
Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Senegal striker Sadio Mane was named the man of the match in the FIFA World Cup Group H game against Japan, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Honda makes history as Japan fight back to draw with Senegal

Honda makes history as Japan fight back to draw with Senegal

Keisuke Honda became the first Japanese player to score at three different World Cups after coming off the bench to earn his country a 2-2 draw with Senegal in Group H. 25 Jun 2018