October 12, (THEWILL) – Portugal maintained their perfect record in the UEFA Nations League with a convincing 3-1 victory over Poland at the PGE Narodowy. The win extends Portugal’s unbeaten run against Poland to six matches and solidifies their position atop the group with nine points from three games.
The match began with both teams seeking an early advantage. Cristiano Ronaldo had a golden opportunity in the 10th minute but struck the crossbar from close range. Despite Poland’s initial control, Portugal broke the deadlock midway through the first half. Bruno Fernandes provided a clever assist for Bernardo Silva, who volleyed home emphatically to give Portugal the lead.
Ronaldo doubled Portugal’s advantage before half-time, capitalising on Rafael Leao’s impressive run and subsequent shot that rebounded off the post. The Portuguese captain was left with a simple tap-in to extend his team’s lead. After the interval, Portugal continued to threaten on the counter-attack, with Ronaldo setting up Bruno Fernandes for a clear chance that the midfielder unexpectedly missed.
Poland managed to reduce the deficit with 15 minutes remaining when Piotr Zielinski found the net, offering a glimmer of hope for the home side. However, their pursuit of an equaliser left them vulnerable at the back. Portugal exploited this weakness in the closing stages, as Jan Bednarek inadvertently turned Nuno Mendes’ cross into his own net, sealing a 3-1 victory for the visitors.
The result leaves Poland in a precarious position, having suffered consecutive defeats following their opening win against Scotland. Portugal, meanwhile, continue to impress in the competition, demonstrating their attacking display and tactical acumen.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
