Poland 1-3 Portugal: Player Ratings as Ronaldo and Bernardo score first-half goals to seal the deal early

Poland hosted Portugal at the National Stadium in Warsaw in a League Group 1 match in the UEFA Nations League and lost the match 3-1. The result sees Portugal stretch their lead at the top by three points, while Poland remains in third place.

Both Poland and Portugal made strong starts to the game and looked to take the early initiative as both teams took several shots. The opening goal came in the 26^th minute courtesy of Bernardo Silva, followed by a second goal just 11 minutes later scored by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal carried a 2-0 lead into the break.

The second half saw both managers making multiple changes to their lineups and Poland even found a way back into the game. Piotr Zielinski’s goal to make it 2-1 galvanized the Poland players but Jan Bednarek’s own goal in the 88^th minute put the final nail in the coffin for the hosts.

Portugal secured a 3-1 win against Poland, and on that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Poland National Football Team Player Ratings vs Portugal

Goalkeeper

Lukasz Skorupski – 7/10

The Polish goalkeeper made four saves in the match and was booked late on for arguing with the referee.

Defenders

Sebastian Walukiewicz – 6/10

He played just the first half and was replaced by Jakub Kiwior after a poor showing.

Jan Bednarek – 6/10

Bednarek had a below par performance and also scored an own goal to make things worse.

Pawel Dawidowicz – 6.5/10

He won three duels, making seven clearances and four blocks in a decent performance for Poland.

Midfielders

Przemyslaw Frankowski – 6.5/10

He played the entire 90 minutes and made two key passes and won six duels.

Sebastian Szymanski – 6.5/10

He played two key passes but failed to win a single duel.

Maxi Oyedele – 6.5/10

He passed the ball with 88% accuracy but could not do much apart from that for Poland.

Piotr Zielinski – 7.5/10

He scored his team’s only goal in a hard-fought contest from both sides. He also played five long balls, one key pass and won two duels.

Nicola Zalewski – 7/10

Zalewski played for 76 minutes and had a good game. He won seven duels, playing one cross and attempting one shot off target.

Forwards

Robert Lewandowski – 6.5/10

The Poland captain failed to muster a single effort on target but won five of his 10 duels in a subpar performance by his lofty standards.

Karol Swiderski – 7/10

He played 76 minutes and attempted one tame effort on target and won four duels in a decent performance.

Substitutes

Jakub Kiwior – 6.5/10

He came on for the second period and put in a decent performance for Poland.

Jakub Moder – 6.5/10

He replaced Oyedele but could not make a positive impact on the game for his team.

Michael Ameyaw – 6/10

He was brought on in the 76^th minute but did not do much at all after coming on.

Kacper Urbanski – 6.5/10

He came on in the second period and failed to make any sort of impact on the proceedings.

Krzysztof Piatek – N/A

Piatek played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Michal Probierz – 6.5/10

He tried his level best to turn the tide in Poland’s favour but could not succeed against a well-oiled unit.

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Portugal National Football Team Player Ratings vs Poland

Goalkeeper

Diogo Costa – 6.5/10

He made three saves and played five long balls in a decent performance.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot – 7/10

He won one duel, making four clearances, two interceptions and one block. He also played two key passes.

Ruben Dias – 7/10

He won five of six duels, making three clearances and one blocked shot.

Renato Veiga – 6.5/10

A natural full-back, Veiga struggled in Portugal’s new system but still showed glimpses.

Nuno Mendes – 7.5/10

Mendes won six duels and also made five clearances and two interceptions. He also played one key pass.

Midfielders

Ruben Neves – 6.5/10

Neves had a subpar game for his standards and did not contribute much.

Bernerdo Silva – 8/10

Silva scored Portugal’s first goal of the game on the night and passed the ball with 96% accuracy, including one key pass.

Pedro Neto – 7.5/10

He passed the ball with 93% accuracy, including one key pass. He also completed all four of his dribbles past his opponent.

Bruno Fernandes – 8/10

Fernandes was good on the ball and provided an assist for Bernardo midway through the first half. He played three other key passes and also won six duels.

Rafael Leao – 7.5/10

Leao played for just over an hour despite looking sharp. He played one key pass, won seven duels and also completed six dribbles.

Forward

Cristiano Ronaldo – 7.5/10

He scored Portugal’s second goal with a sweet effort. He also hit the woodwork and squandered the opportunity for himself. Ronaldo also won five duels.

Substitutes

Diogo Jota – 6.5/10

Jota replaced Cristiano Ronaldo but could not make much of an impact.

Francisco Trincao – 6.5/10

He replaced Leao in the second half but could not alter the game either.

Nelson Semedo, Samuel Costa, Otavio – N/A

They all played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Roberto Martinez – 7.5/10

He set his team up to win the game and they executed his plan quite well.

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