ZAGREB (Interstat) — Poland U19 W defeated Croatia U19 W 3-0 on Monday, scoring three unanswered goals to secure the result. Nikola Madejczyk opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, and Kinga Wyrwas doubled the lead in the 70th. Matylda Koscielak added the third in the 85th. Poland U19 W moved to 1-0 in this competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Croatia U19 W fell to 1-1-1 in this competition and 1-1-1 across all competitions. Croatia had previously beaten Serbia and drawn Scotland earlier this season. The home side could not find a response after conceding early and trailed throughout the second half. Poland controlled the match and finished its chances, while Croatia struggled to break through. The result gave Poland a winning start in the competition and handed Croatia its first loss of the season. Poland’s defense held firm to preserve the shutout. The visitors’ three-goal performance stood as the difference. Croatia will look to regroup after the defeat.