"Poland almost went ahead after just 70 seconds when Matty Cash picked out Nicola Zalewski with a brilliant cross, but the Atalanta wing-back failed to hit the target from inside the six-yard area. However, he looked to have been bailed out by Kaminski moments before half-time after the 23-year-old finished through the legs of Bart Verbruggen after a give-and-go with Robert Lewandowski."
"The visitors responded quickly after the break, with Depay poking past Kamil Grabara from close range after the goalkeeper pulled off a brilliant initial save to deny Donyell Malen's point-blank header. Lewandowski almost immediately restored Poland's lead after connecting with Cash's cross, but the striker was denied by Verbruggen, as both sides failed to test either goalkeeper in the final stages at Stadion Narodowy."
The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland in Warsaw, moving closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Jakub Kaminski opened the scoring just before half-time, finishing through Bart Verbruggen's legs after a give-and-go with Robert Lewandowski. Memphis Depay equalised early in the second half by poking past Kamil Grabara after a saved Donyell Malen header. Matty Cash set up an early chance for Nicola Zalewski, who missed from close range. The draw leaves the Netherlands three points clear with a 13-goal advantage, all but guaranteeing direct qualification unless Poland overturns the goal difference. Depay has eight qualifying goals; Poland produced 1.56 xG.
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