Football players Kiwior and Bednarek express contentment in their tenure in the Netherlands, specifically with FC Porto as their team.
In the latest World Cup qualifier, Poland faced a tough battle against the Netherlands, ultimately falling 0-1. The Dutch team, currently in second place, will have to play a playoff for access to the 2026 World Cup, while the winners of each group will qualify directly.
The first half of the match was dominated by the home team, with Memphis Depay assisting Wout Weghorst's goal in the 28th minute through a corner. The opposing goalkeeper, Bart Vertbruggen, had no chance to stop Steven Dumfries' benefit from the mistake.
In the second half, the Netherlands continued to dominate but lacked efficiency. It wasn't until the 80th minute that Poland managed to score, with Matty Cash netting a powerful shot into the top right corner.
As for the standings, Finland is in third place with 7 points in 4 games, while Lithuania is in fourth with 3 points in 4 games. Malta, on the other hand, is bottom of the group with 2 points in 5 games.
Meanwhile, in Portugal's top league, Porto is leading at the start of the season. The team, which uses a three-man central defense system, has shown promising results with this setup, particularly with the 4x3x3 system.
Jakub Kiwior, a defender for Porto on loan from Arsenal, has been a versatile player for the team. When he participates in matches, he is often considered a utility player, with a starting role being very much within reach during his loan at Porto. However, João Manuel Pinto, a former center-back, believes Kiwior will have to wait for his chance due to the good form of Nehuen Perez and Jan Bednarek.
Interestingly, both Kiwior and Bednarek started for the Polish team in defense during the World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands. Despite the loss, Poland and the Netherlands now have 7 points in the qualifiers, with Poland having played one more game.
Porto's coach, Francesco Farioli, may use a three-man central defense system throughout the season, providing opportunities for players like Kiwior to shine. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Kiwior's role evolves and whether he can secure a regular starting spot.
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