GRODZISK WIELKOPOLSKI, Poland. Sept 7 (PS) — The U-21 Polish national team lost to Spain 0:1 in a match in Grodzisk Wielkopolski.

The game was a qualifier for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship where Poland occupy 4th place in Group 4.

The white and red had already lost their chance to qualify in the playoffs - the second phase of qualification. Poland currently ends it's run in 4th place, with 9 points scored from 8 games.

"It was a difficult match because we knew Poland can play at a good level. We created many chances but failed to score. I trusted the players until the last few minutes and they proved they can win." Spain's Luis Milla told UEFA.

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Poland - Spain 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: Sergio Canales 85'

Booked: Adam Marciniak (Poland), Cesar Azpilicueta (Spain).
Referee: Georgios Daloukas (Greece). Spectators: 400

Poland: Gliwa - Socha, Płotka, Siebert, Marciniak - Kupisz, Pietrowski, Poźniak (57' Wilczek), Makuszewski (84' Wodecki), Borysiuk - Sobiech (78' Chałas)

Spain: De Gea - Azpilicueta, Botía, Víctor Ruiz, Canella (83' Ander Herrera) - Javi Martínez, Thiago, Parejo (46' Canales), Mata, Capel (59' Adrián López) - Bojan