ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S Poland look on the brink of a Euros exit - after being sold a dummy by fellow old-timer Marko Arnautovic.That was after Polish forward Krysztof Piatek had chalked off Gernot Trauner’s early opener before half-time., also 35 and fit enough only to be introduced on the hour, watched on as his nation faced up to the likely prospect of a third group-stage exit in four Euros.
Poland fluffed a chance to hit straight back when Nicola Zalewski blazed well over, and Probierz was not a happy bunny.Credit: AFPHis initial effort was well blocked by Trauner but the rebound fell to Piatek, who kept his head to tuck into the corner from close range. Close shots were traded as Sabitzer fired narrowly wide from distance, before Polish skipper Piotr Zielinski had a fine free-kick saved.
It was a case of cometh the hour, cometh the man as Lewandowski was introduced on 60 minutes for his 151st cap.His appearance meant he joined ex-Arsenal stopper Szczesny as the only Polish players ever to play at six major tournaments.forward was instantly booked for catching Austrian centre-back Philipp Lienhart with a stray elbow when battling for a high ball.
Then with 12 minutes to go, the excellent Sabitzer raced in behind the defence and was taken out by Szczesny, who was booked.KT KO