Poland Flop in South Africa

12th June 2009

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The Polish national squad returned from their South African jaunt this week with press and pundits alike questioning the wisdom of such a trip just a week after the conclusion of a gruelling domestic season.

Poland kicked off their whistle stop tour with a 1-0 loss at the hands of South Africa, a goal from Thembinkosi Fanteni the difference between the two sides. The red and whites returned to action days later, this time scraping a 1-1 draw with Iraq. The Asian champions stormed into the lead following a 53rd minute goal from Mahdi Kareem, and could have doubled their advantage minutes later when Emad Mohammed headed wide from yards out. The second half introduction of Roger galvanised the ...

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