Scotland and Poland U21 men battle out a draw in Walcz

It was a competitive 2-2 draw between Scotland and Poland U21 men in Walcz with all the goals coming in the first half.

Poland took the lead when a long ball forward into the corner allowed the Polish attacker to eliminate a Scots defender for a one v one opportunity. It took three efoorts to score as a goalmouth scramble ensued, but the ball was eventually forced home to make it 1-0 to Poland.

Scotland equalised in the opening quarter and the goal was struck by Andrew McConnell – a lovely drag flick low into the goal to equalise.

In the second quarter Poland took the lead again and goal came from a high transfer out right, with a Polish attacker dribbling past two players into the D to then set up a far post tap-in to make it 2-1.

Ben Pearson equalised for Scotland as half time approached. Kyle Gladwin took the ball out wide on the right and fizzed a pass from the bassline for Ben Pearson who deflected the ball at the near post into the back of the net for 2-2.

James Nairn led the team well and McConnell looked sharp as Scotland dealt with the Polish press better in the second half and played some nice attacking hockey. The Scots showed good ball carrying skills and passing, but the final pass didn’t quite fashion any clear opportunities for a winner.

The young U18 players emerging into the team all equipped themselves well and all looks promising for the final encounter tomorrow in Walcz.

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