Kokoszka sets Poland purring
Monday, April 25, 2005
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Poland 1-0 Republic of Ireland Adam Kokoszka's goal gives the Poles an opening Group 7 success.
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Poland's bid to reach this summer's UEFA European Under-19 Championship final tournament got off to the best possible start as the Republic of Ireland were defeated in the opening round of Group 7 matches.
Kokoszka celebrations
One goal at the Vojvodina stadium in Novi Sad proved sufficient to separate the two sides, with Wisla Kraków defender Adam Kokoszka heading the winner on the stroke of half-time.
Hosts next
Dariusz Dziekanowski's side continue their campaign for a place in the finals in Northern Ireland in July on Wednesday when they play mini-tournament hosts Serbia and Montenegro, 7-1 winners against Albania in today's other match. Ireland next face the Albanians, also on Wednesday.