@FlameRaptorRaven's rating of Albania vs Poland
@FlameRaptorRaven rated the Albania vs Poland game 6.9 out of 10 in FIFA on March 26, 2026. Final score: Albania 1 – Poland 2. Qualification UEFA Semifinals. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.
“Poland comes into these rounds of qualifiers with the knowledge that this may be Robert Lewandowski’s final chance to make an impact on the World Cup stage. Poland were the favourites over Albania and also set themselves up in an attacking formation, clearly anticipating the opportunity to blitz Albania and eventually overwhelm them. That strategy did not work at all in the first half as Poland was barely able to create anything and Albania easily absorbed the little bit Poland did make. To make matters worse, Hoxha found a goal for Albania, setting up Poland for great disappointment. Albania came into the 2nd half ready to absorb more pressure and Poland came in with a much more measured approach. Szymanski was masterful, setting up both Lewandowski for his header and Zielinski to hit a screamer. The comeback was really cool and shook Albania to their core. They couldn’t put up much of a fight after that and the Poles hung on to keep Lewandowski’s last dance alive.”
Rating published on March 26, 2026 by @FlameRaptorRaven.
