Poland suffer rare home defeat at hands of Netherlands

A young Netherlands side gave Poland much food for thought on the eve of Euro 2016 by condemning them to a 2-1 defeat.

The Poles came into the fixture having lost only once in their last 18 internationals, but goals from Vincent Janssen and Giorginio Wijnaldum in each half extended Poland's run without a victory over the Netherlands - one that stretches back to May 1979.

Robert Lewandowski, touted as one of the stars to watch in France, failed to muster a single shot on target but defender Artur Jedrzejczyk gave his side hope after heading Poland level from the corner.

But a neat turn and finish in the box from Wijnaldum with little over 10 minutes remaining means that the Netherlands are now unbeaten in three matches for the first time since March 2015.

Cause for concern for Nawalka? It was a worrying performance from the Poles, who were second best for the majority of the evening against a hungrier looking young Dutch outfit. They will still expect to escape their group alongside Germany but will have to improve significantly from this evening’s showing.

Vincent Janssen (Netherlands): Bagged his second goal for his country after a lively display. Could have had another but shot inches wide early on and was denied by a sharp Szczesny save.

Poland: Szczesny 7, Piszczek 6, Glik 7, Pazdan 6, Jedrzejczyk 7, Błaszczykowski 6, Maczynski 6, Zieliński 6, Grosicki 6, Milik 6, Lewandowski 6. SUBS: Cionek 6, Jodlowiec 6, Linetty 7, Peszko 6, Kapustka 6, Stepinski 6.

Netherlands: Cillessen 6, Tete 6, Bruma 7, van Dijk 7, Willems 6, van Ginkel 7, Bazoer 6, Wijnaldum 7, Berghuis 6, Janssen 8, Promes 6. SUBS: Van Aanholt 6, Strootman 6, Narsingh 7, Dost 6.

7’ – CROSSBAR! Lewandowski is clattered on the edge of the box but it’s a good advantage. Milik should score but smashes his shot against the underside of the bar.

13’ – CLOSE! Janssen shoots just wide of the far post.

33’ – GOAL! Poland 0-1 Netherlands. Janssen heads home Berghuis’ cross, totally unmarked.

38’ – SAVE! Szczesny palms away Janssen’s effort.

60’ – GOAL! Poland 1-1 Netherlands. Jedrzejczyk headsMilik’s corner past Cillessen.

76’ – GOAL! Poland 1-2 Netherlands. Wijnaldum turns and fiunishes in the box after Poland fail to clear.

Vincent Janssen has been involved in three goals in his first 207 minutes of football for the Netherlands.

The Netherlands have now scored at least two goals in six of their last seven international games.

the Netherlands are now unbeaten in three matches for the first time since March 2015.

Poland last beat Netherlands in May 1979.