FIFA World Cup win was for the people of Poland, says Coach Adam Nawalka
"This third match became very important to confirm that this Polish team fights until the very end and can offer a little bit of joy to the Polish people," Nawalka said.
Jun 29, 2018, 12:33 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Japan vs Poland - See pics
Japan slip through to FIFA World Cup 2018 round of 16 despite losing 0-1 to Poland.
Jun 29, 2018, 00:01 AM ISTJapan slip through to FIFA World Cup 2018 round of 16 despite Poland loss
Poland were seeking to restore some pride by eking out a win against Japan and fielded striker Robert Lewandowski in the hope he could break his Russia goal drought.
Jun 28, 2018, 22:25 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Japan lose 0-1 to Poland but reach last 16
Japan qualify with a better disciplinary record than Senegal (four yellow cards compared to Senegal’s six) after Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 at the Samara Arena.
Jun 28, 2018, 18:51 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Japan face Poland with eye on knockout berth
Japan will face off against Poland knowing that it could be the only Asian team in the knockout stages of FIFA World Cup 2018.
Jun 28, 2018, 15:25 PM IST