Kinga Szemik made history with Poland on Friday evening, starting in her country's first-ever match at a major tournament, but her side fell to a 2-0 loss against 2022 runners-up Germany in their opening UEFA Women’s Euro Group C fixture.
The West Ham United women’s team goalkeeper made four saves during the clash at AFG Arena in St. Gallen, Switzerland, but could not do anything about the two second-half goals that secured the three points for record-holders Die Nationalelf, who have won the tournament on eight occasions.
Following a goalless first half, a moment of magic from Jule Brand broke the deadlock on 52 minutes, with the Germany No22 firing an unstoppable left-footed shot into Szemik’s top-left corner from the edge of the penalty area.
Germany’s second came 14 minutes later. This time Brand turned provider, delivering a teasing cross that was headed home by Lea Schüller, who ghosted in at the back post.