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Poland secures historic bronze in inaugural Women’s Amputee Football World Cup

11.11.2024 15:00
Poland claimed the bronze medal at the world’s first Women’s Amputee Football World Cup, defeating Kenya 1-0 in the third-place playoff match held in Barranquilla, Colombia.
The Polish team. Photo:
The Polish team. Photo:X/AmpFootballPolska

Monika Kukla scored the goal just two minutes into the game, bringing her tournament goal count to four and securing Poland’s place on the podium.

After a close 0-1 loss to hosts Colombia in the group stage, Poland rallied with a commanding 5-0 win over Brazil. They then advanced with a 1-0 victory against Ecuador in the quarterfinals before facing a tense semifinal against the U.S., where they fell 1-3 in a penalty shootout.

In the bronze-medal match, both Poland and Kenya had scoring chances, but the Polish team maintained their lead, skillfully defending in the final minutes to secure the win. This historic achievement marks Poland’s first medal in Women’s Amputee Football World Cup history.

The final will see hosts Colombia take on the United States for the championship title.

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Source: TVP Sport