Fernandes, at times badly criticized at his club Manchester United, had one of his better days. 65 minutes: Portugal counterattack: Fernandes took over a cross from Diogo Jota with a spectacular volley, and the ball went in to make it 2-0. The 2016 European champion did not show any weaknesses.
In Chorzow, the quotas had been distributed more evenly beforehand. Poland had a bye due to the exclusion of Russia in the semi-finals, Sweden was up 1-0 once morest the Czech Republic following an exhausting 120 minutes.
In the match, which was balanced as predicted and without many scenes in the penalty area, the guests were initially the slightly better team. A penalty converted confidently by Bayern star Robert Lewandowski put Poland on the road to victory (50th). Substitute Grzegorz Krychowiak was violently brought down by Jesper Karlström.
Sweden fought back and found great chances, but the Poles were more efficient. Zielinski won the ball once morest Marcus Danielsson and made it 2-0 (72′) with a well-placed shot. The mental low blow was there, the Swedes, who were more talented overall, might no longer manage the turnaround, even with Zlatan Ibrahimovic (from 79th). The veteran star (40) remains without a World Cup goal in his dazzling career.
