Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Poland crush Romania 6-0 in Nations League
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Poland thrashed Romania 6-0 in the third round of League B Group 4 in the Nations League. The 38-year-old Chicago Fire striker, formerly of Barcelona, netted his seventh treble for the national team. Dragusin's red card in the 24th minute left Romania with an impossible task.
ByNatilla3 min read
At 38 years old, Robert Lewandowski keeps proving that goalscoring instinct never fades. The former Barcelona striker, now at Chicago Fire in MLS, was the main protagonist in Poland's emphatic 6-0 win over Romania in the third round of League B Group 4 in the Nations League. His hat-trick secured Poland's first victory of this group stage.
Lewandowski punishes Romania with his seventh international hat-trick
The game tilted decisively in Poland's favor early on. In the 24th minute, Dragusin received a straight red card for committing a penalty on Lewandowski himself. The captain made no mistake from the spot to put Poland ahead before the break. Just two minutes into the second half, Lewandowski struck again, tapping in from close range after a brilliant run down the wing by Zalewski.
The numerical advantage turned into a collective rout. Ghita scored an own goal, Zielinski and Bednarek added their names to the scoresheet, and Lewandowski completed his treble in the 86th minute with an excellent piece of skill inside the box. It marked his seventh hat-trick for the Polish national team.
League B Group 4 standings after Poland's 6-0 win over Romania
With this victory, Poland now have 4 points and sit third in League B Group 4 of the Nations League. Bosnia are second on 5 points, while Sweden lead the group with 7. Romania remain bottom without a point from their first three matches.
Lewandowski closes in on 100 goals for Poland
The Polish legend reached 92 goals for his country, further extending his record as the nation's all-time top scorer. His Nations League form during this international window confirms that, despite playing in MLS, he remains the absolute attacking reference for Michal Probierz's side.
Poland's next match and Lewandowski's suspension
Poland will visit Bosnia next Monday in the fourth round of the group. Lewandowski will miss that match due to yellow card accumulation, a significant absence for a team that needs points to close in on the promotion places to League A.
Lewandowski now has 92 goals for Poland, who with this victory move to 4 points and sit third in the group.
FAQs about Lewandowski's hat-trick against Romania
Frequently asked questions
How many goals did Lewandowski score against Romania in the Nations League?
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in Poland's 6-0 win over Romania. He netted the opener from the penalty spot in the 24th minute, the second goal early in the second half, and the final 6-0 goal in the 86th minute.
How many hat-tricks has Lewandowski scored for Poland?
With his treble against Romania, Lewandowski now has seven hat-tricks for the Polish national team. He is Poland's all-time leading scorer with 92 goals.
Why is Lewandowski missing Poland's next match against Bosnia?
Lewandowski will miss next Monday's match against Bosnia due to yellow card accumulation. His absence is a major blow for Poland in the fourth round of League B Group 4 in the Nations League.