Wales 0-1 Poland – Karol Swiderski goal sees Poland relegate Wales from Nations League B

Wales’ relegation from League A was confirmed as Rob Page’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Poland at the Cardiff City Stadium to finish bottom of Group A4 in the Nations League. The Red Dragons knew that only a win would do for them prior to the match if they wanted to avoid dropping down to League B, with Poland starting the day sitting three points above them in the group standings.

Ad The first period was characterised by strong challenges flying in from both sides and some defensive lapses by Wales, one of which almost cost them a goal. Wayne Hennessey almost let the ball cross his line after a poor touch from a back pass, but the Welsh goalkeeper recovered in the nick of time to save himself from embarrassment.

UEFA Nations League'It is a little bit boring' — De Bruyne on excess Wales games22/09/2022 AT 18:09 Czesław Michniewicz’s Poland side then got themselves a vital goal to take the lead in the 57th minute, as Karol Swiderski capped off a brilliant team move to finish Robert Lewandowski’s deft flick into his path beyond Hennessey. Wales manager Page responded by making some attacking substitutions, but the Red Dragons were unable to find the equaliser they needed, despite going close on a couple of occasions with Gareth Bale striking the bar in stoppage-time.

The final whistle signalled that their relegation to League B was officially confirmed and Wales finished their Nations League campaign without a win from their six group matches. TALKING POINT — WALES IN POOR FORM AHEAD OF WORLD CUP Tonight's fixture was Wales' last preparation match before the upcoming World Cup, and it has not ended positively for Rob Page's side, who have now won just one of their last eight international matches (D2, L5).