Szymanski Scores, Livakovic Sees Red in Six-Goal Thriller
In a dramatic UEFA Nations League A Group 1 clash, Fenerbahçe midfielder Sebastian Szymanski scored against his club teammate Dominik Livakovic, as Poland and Croatia played out a thrilling 3-3 draw. Livakovic’s red card left Croatia with 10 men in a match full of excitement.
7 Minutes, 3 Goals for Croatia
Croatia took control of the game early on with a flurry of goals in a seven-minute span. Borna Sosa opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by Petar Sucic in the 24th and Martin Baturina in the 26th minute.
Szymanski Levels for Poland
Poland’s fightback began with Piotr Zielinski’s goal in the 5th minute, followed by Nicola Zalewski’s strike just before halftime. In the 68th minute, Fenerbahçe’s Sebastian Szymanski, who played the full 90 minutes, equalized for Poland, securing a vital point for his team.
Livakovic Sent Off
Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, also from Fenerbahçe, had a challenging night, conceding three goals before receiving a red card in the 76th minute, leaving Croatia to defend with 10 men.
Portugal Tops the Group
Meanwhile, in the group’s other match, Scotland and Portugal played to a 0-0 draw. Portugal leads Group 1 with 10 points, followed by Croatia with 7, Poland with 4, and Scotland with 1.