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Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland, who have been eliminated from the World Cup, have learnt an important but bitter lesson during the tournament, defender Jan Bednarek said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Win over Japan not attempt to sugarcoat Poland's elimination says Nawalka

Win over Japan not attempt to sugarcoat Poland's elimination says Nawalka

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Thursday that his team’s 1-0 victory over Japan is not an attempt to "sugarcoat" his team’s early elimination from the tournament, after they lost both of the opening games. 29 Jun 2018
Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 2010 at the expense of Senegal. 29 Jun 2018
Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Group H went down to the wire with both Colombia and Senegal needing to avoid defeat to guarantee their place in the round of 16. 29 Jun 2018
Bednarek named man of the match after victory over Japan

Bednarek named man of the match after victory over Japan

Poland defender Jan Bednarek was named the man of the match after the 22-year-old Southampton player scored the only goal of the game on Thursday in his side's 1-0 victory over Japan. 29 Jun 2018
Over 42,000 fans attend Japan v Poland

Over 42,000 fans attend Japan v Poland

A total of 42,189 fans attended the World Cup match between Japan and Poland in Volgograd, FIFA announced on its website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan were beaten 1-0 by Poland in their final Group H game at the World Cup in Volgograd on Thursday but still advanced to the knockout stage, knocking out Senegal because they received fewer yellow cards throughout the tournament. 29 Jun 2018
Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Wednesday that his side had not yet shown what they are capable of at this summer's World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Kawashima says team must keep Lewandowski at bay

Kawashima says team must keep Lewandowski at bay

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Wednesday that his side should keep Poland striker Robert Lewandowski at bay during the teams' upcoming World Cup encounter. 28 Jun 2018
Japanese Princess passes on attending her country's final group game

Japanese Princess passes on attending her country's final group game

Japanese princess Hisako Takamado won't be attending her national team's final group game at the World Cup after leaving Russia on Monday. 27 Jun 2018
Total of 39 flights to deliver fans for Poland v Japan

Total of 39 flights to deliver fans for Poland v Japan

A total of 39 flights will deliver football fans to the southern Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup match between Poland and Japan, the press service of the city's airport has said. 27 Jun 2018
Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

YEKATERINBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - The mayor's office of the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, which hosted Sunday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Senegal, praised the Japanese supporters who stayed after the game to pick up the garbage in the stands. 26 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 v Poland player ratings

Colombia v Poland player ratings

Following shock losses in their opening games the pressure was on Colombia and Poland to get their World Cup campaigns back on track. 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

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