#Match Report: Own Goal By Poland Takes Senegal To Victory

Summary

Poland were widely expected to qualify for the knockout rounds but after suffering a seventh loss in their last nine World Cup matches, FIFA’s eighth-ranked team are in danger of making an early exit.

Thiago Cionek’s own goal, the defender deflecting in a shot from Idrissa Gueye, handed Senegal the lead in the 37th minute. Senegal doubled their lead when M’Baye Niang took advantage of a mix-up between Grzegorz Krychowiak and Wojciech Szczesny to finish with ease.

Adam Nawalka’s side set up an exciting finish when Krychowiak somewhat made amends from his error by heading home a Kamil Grosicki free-kick, but they could not find a late leveller.

Moments

18′ Attempt missed. M’Baye Niang (Senegal) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Youssouf Sabaly following a fast break.

20′ Attempt missed. Kamil Grosicki (Poland) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Piotr Zielinski.

37′ Own Goal by Thiago Cionek, Poland. Poland 0, Senegal 1.49′ Foul by Salif Sané (Senegal).50′ Attempt saved. Robert Lewandowski (Poland) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.60′ Goal! Poland 0, Senegal 2. M’Baye Niang (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.86′ Goal! Poland 1, Senegal 2. Grzegorz Krychowiak (Poland) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kamil Grosicki following a set piece situation.