Poland outdone by quick-fire Swiss
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
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Poland 1-3 Switzerland Three Swiss goals in the space of seven minutes condemn Poland to defeat.
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Quick double
Poland led after midfield player Marcin Siedlarz slotted in a fifth-minute penalty but went in behind at half-time following strikes by Fabio Kringler and Daniel Pavolvic within a minute of each other.
Spanish adventure
The Swiss added a third through Ivan Rakitic two minutes after the restart to seal victory. Switzerland play Spain, who defeated Denmark 1-0, on Thursday in what could be a group decider while Poland meet the Danes with both sides needing a victory to keep alive their chances of winning the pool and progressing to the finals in Italy.
