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Hit: M'Baye Niang
In simple words, M'Baye Niang was unstoppable at times. With a rich blend of strength and explosive pace, the center-forward set the field on fire.
Let us begin with his work off the ball. He forced the midfielders to pass back with a fantastic desire to press high up the pitch. As a result, they initiated too many moves from the back end of the setup. He earned the right reward for this impeccable amount of work rate - a maiden goal for his nation.
The 23-year-old was cognizant of the back pass played by Poland's goal scorer. He chased the ball down till the very end, beat Szczesny and sealed the deal for his country, thereby turning them into qualification favourites in Group H.
Next, his show of strength was noteworthy. Niang gave it all he had on every single occasion, tussling with the opposition defenders and playing with a never-say-die attitude. To show for his physicality, he won he ball back many a time and gained possession.
Last but not the least, he wriggled past Polish defenders with utmost ease. The pacy forward showed good feet, coupled with balance and precision.
