Analysis The numbers behind the result
Poland capitalise on Romania red card to dominate
The result was emphatically deserved as Poland ruthlessly exploited Romania's numerical disadvantage following Radu Drăgușin's 22nd-minute red card. Poland's 6-0 victory reflected their overwhelming dominance, with 67% possession translating into 24 total shots (18 inside the box) and 7 corners. Romania's 33% possession and only 10 total shots (3 on target) summed up their struggles after the early dismissal.
Robert Lewandowski was the star performer with a hat-trick, scoring penalties in the 24th and 86th minutes, plus a well-taken second goal assisted by Nicola Zalewski in the 47th minute. Piotr Zieliński (62') and Jan Bednarek (66') added to Romania's misery, compounded by Virgil Ghiță's own goal in the 49th minute. Poland's clinical finishing (9 shots on target from 24 total shots) contrasted sharply with Romania's inability to cope after Drăgușin's red card.
The decisive stat was Poland's 24 shots compared to Romania's 10, a testament to their relentless attacking pressure after gaining the numerical advantage. Romania's defensive collapse was complete, with Poland scoring 5 of their 6 goals after the red card.