Poland secured a spot in Group D for Euro 2024, beating Wales thanks to Wojciech Szczesny’s crucial save from Daniel James in a penalty shoot-out.
The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team creating many chances. Despite efforts from both sides, the game ultimately came down to penalties, with Poland coming out on top with a 5-4 win.
Both teams struggled to generate quality opportunities throughout the match, with missed chances from players like Robert Lewandowski and Jakub Kiwior. In the end, it was Jakub Piotrowski who came closest to scoring in extra time with a narrowly wide shot.
In the penalty shootout, the first nine shots were successful. If James missed his shot, Wales would be eliminated. Unfortunately, James was under immense pressure, and his nervous attempt was easily saved by Szczesny. As a result, Poland secured their spot in Germany.
