Poland traveled (31/03) to Solna to face Sweden in the World Cup play-offs and lost 3-2 thanks to Jokeres' 88th-minute goal, which extinguished their hopes of qualifying for the North American tournament.
In his statements after the match, the team captain and iconic striker, Robert Lewandowski, shared his immense disappointment at his country's elimination.
"It's hard to say anything after such a match. I don't know if I can find the words that accurately reflect our feelings."
"Football can be very cruel sometimes. You can play well, come back twice and end up with nothing. For a fan, it's the most terrible feeling. But for us, it hurts because we were so close to winning."
"If there had been extra time, our chances would have increased with each minute. We believed we could beat them, either in the second half or in extra time," added the distraught Barcelona player.
Finally, the 37-year-old striker also referred to his future with the national team, stressing that he has not yet made a decision regarding his retirement from the national team, but noted that he will consider it thoroughly in the coming days.
"I don't know about my future with the national team now. I need to take my time and think about it, not make statements now. (What I posted on my Instagram) is not an announcement of my decision, but my message to the fans who believed in us. I know it's as hard for them as it is for us."
