Poland slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Croatia, with only Artur Boruc the Polish goalkeeper saving them a heavier loss. It means that the Polish team return home with only one point from three games - a very poor outcome after they had qualified so easily for Euro 2008.
In the absence of any 'home-nations' taking part in the tournament Poland's campaign bore characteristic English hallmarks - they lost to the Germans, drew against a team they should have thrashed (Austria), found a fall-guy for their own shortcomings (in the shape of referee Howard Webb) and ultimately got dumped out by Croatia. All it lacked was some Baddeil and Skinner Polish anthem about 'Football coming home' (futbol wrocki do domu?) and it would have been complete.
Slaven Bilic, the Croatian manager again did his credentials no harm at all, and no doubt will appear as a well paid Premiership manager before too long. Poland are the hosts for the Euro 2012 tournament (once they get their act together and start building roads, hotels, stadiums etc)!
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