Slovakia beat 10-man Poland 2-1 in Euros

Slovakia gained a shock 2-1 victory over 10-man Poland in their European Championship Group ‘E’ opener in St. Petersburg on Monday.

Milan Skriniar's fine low shot on the turn from the edge of the penalty area secured the three points for Slovakia, a country ranked 36th in the world.

They had taken an early lead when the ball bounced off the post and rebounded in off Poland goal-keeper Wojciech Szczesny after a fine run and shot from Robert Mak.

A lovely one-touch move, calmly finished by Karol Linetty, brought the Poles level early in the second half.

But the 62nd-minute dismissal of Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak for a second booking changed the momentum of the match and Skriniar and Slovakia took full advantage seven minutes later.

They lead Group ‘E’ after the first-round of matches following Spain's goalless draw with Sweden later on Monday. (BBC)

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