The Netherlands missed their chance to make it three wins out of three in UEFA Nations League Group A4 as Memphis Depay hit the post with a late penalty after his side had fought back from two behind.

The Netherlands made a bright start, but fell behind against the run of play when Nicola Zalewski switched the play from left to right, where Matty Cash picked up the ball, drove into the area and shot past Mark Flekken.

The visitors held out for the rest of the half and then stunned their hosts a second time when Przemysław Frankowski beat the offside trap and teed up Piotr Zieliński to score.

Davy Klaassen quickly reduced the arrears with a smart close-range finish, before Denzel Dumfries levelled with a deflected effort three minutes later.

There was late drama to come though as Łukasz Skorupski denied Depay from close range, with Cash then adjudged to have handled the rebound. However, Depay hit the post from the spot, before the keeper made a stunning late stop to deny him once more.

Matty Cash, Poland defender: “It’s a really good result. A lot of teams come here and struggle. We showed fantastic character to stay in the game and keep it at 2-2. I had a sigh of relief at the end [when Depay missed the penalty], but the feeling when I scored was unbelievable – one of the best feelings I’ve ever had.”

Denzel Dumfries, Netherlands defender: “In the first half the ball circulation was too slow from our side. I think they only had one shot, and it was a goal. But our team spirit in the second half was amazing.”

Jan Bednarek, Poland defender: “I think we can be satisfied with the point. We knew they were going to be a tough side. At then end we had a bit of luck, they missed a penalty and had a few chances, but our passion, commitment and fight was of the highest level.”

Frenkie de Jong, Netherlands midfielder: “I think in the end it’s a bit disappointing, because at home you always want to win. We had opportunities at the end but the spirit in the team and the way we fight to come back is really positive.”