Yaro’s Blog

Two years ago in the last World Cup tournament Poland, on their very first game, lost to Ecuador 2:0. After the match I wrote here that it was a disaster, shame and disappointment. It was very sad to watch our team playing a very bad football. They were disorganised, not focused and not playing together - there basically was no team at all. It was proved in the later two games too.

This time however I think that the story is different - we were watching a totally different team, tahn two years ago.

Although Poland lost to Germany I believe that this time Polish fans do not have to be ashamed of their team. Poland’s team played a very good football, very fast and organised, they were not intimidated by definitely stronger opponent, they had creative ideas and posed a real threat to German team. I think they were just a bit unlucky no to score in yesterday’ match. Even if you did not support any of the two teams - I believe both of them created a very good show to watch.

This all means that Poland’s team will still have a say in this group - after seeing Croatia and Austria playing yesterday I believe that Poland is much stronger team than the other two and they have very real chances to win the two remaining games in the group stage. This would let them to qualify to the next stage.

In my opinion the greatest credits should be given to the new manager, Leo Beenhakker, who transformed the Polish national team, gave the players the confidence, inspired them and put a new spirit in their hearts. He made Poland to qualify to Euro tournament for the first time in history, and I believe he will make them to go even further.

Monday, June 9th, 2008 at 10:31.
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