LUCERNE, Switzerland (AP) Natalia Padilla scored one aim and arrange the others for Polands first ever Womens European Championship win, 3-2 over Denmark of their closing group recreation on Saturday.

Poland is showing within the event for the primary time and the Spanish-born Padilla received the countrys first ever aim when she opened the scoring within the thirteenth minute, pouncing on a rebound to fireside previous Maja Bay Østergaard after Ewa SPajors preliminary effort was blocked on the proper submit.

Padilla then crossed for Pajor to move within the second within the twentieth.

Denmark suffered one other blow 5 minutes later when captain Pernille More durable went off with what appeared like a hamstring harm. Denmark was already with out Emma Snerle, who suffered a head harm throughout Tuesdays 2-1 loss to Germany.

Denmark gamers paused throughout their pre-game warmup to pose with Snerles jersey, whereas Danish followers additionally displayed a big banner wishing her properly.

Denmark pulled one again by way of Janni Thomsen earlier than the hour-mark when Kinga Szemik let her long-range effort slip by way of her fingers.

Martyna Wiankowska scored Polands third towards the run of play within the 76th when Padillas tried shot from Pajors cross became a layoff for the substitute to fireside in off the underside of the crossbar.

Ahead Signe Bruun lastly received her aim within the 83rd, organising a nervy finale, however Poland held on for a momentous win.

Neither staff had any hope of rising from Group C after dropping their opening video games. Sweden defeated Germany 4-1 within the different match to prime the group.

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