UEFA Nations League: Poland Stage Comeback to Sink Wales in Group D Opener

• Poland vs Wales UEFA Nations League Group D curtain-raiser ended in a 2-1 win for the Poles
• The hosts came from a goal down before staging a dramatic comeback to bag the three points
• Wales will now shift their focus to the upcoming World Cup play-off final set for Sunday, June 5

Poland have won their UEFA Nations League Group D opener staged at Stadion Miejski on Wednesday evening, June 1, against Wales.

The hosts came from a goal down to sink Rob Page's men in a thrilling clash of the international break.

Page named a weak starting XI for the Poland trip, with a vital World Cup play-off final on the horizon.

Despite the duo of Aaron Ramsey and veteran forward, Gareth Bale, being rested, Wale's fringe lineup still managed to stage a spirited performance.

How Poland downed Wales at Stadion Miejski

The tie was evenly poised in the opening exchanges of the clash, with the hosts drawing the first blood inside four minutes of action after one piece of brilliance from Robert Lewandowski.

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Wales made a triple change shortly after the break, with Hennessey, Harris and Matondo replacing Ward, Moore and James.

The tactical decision appeared to have an instant impact, with the visitors breaking the deadlock through Johnny Willims.

However, a cool finish from Marcin Kaminski levelled things up for the Poles with 20 minutes remaining before Karol Swiderski capitalised on Wales' defensive chaos to bag the winner for the home side.

Wales will now shift their focus to the upcoming World Cup play-off final where they will play the winner between Scotland and Ukraine.

Scotland host Ukraine with World Cup spot at stake

Earlier, Sports Brief reported World Cup qualification will tonight take centre stage when Scotland clash with Ukraine in Glasgow in the semifinals of the European World Cup playoffs.

The fixture was initially slated for March but the political instability in Ukraine forced organisers to push it forward with the winner facing Wales in the finals.

Scotland last participated in the World Cup in 1998 while Ukraine's last appearance came in 2006 where they reached the Last 8.