Poland drop keeper Boruc

Poland goalkeeper Artur Boruc has been dropped from the side after a nightmare 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africaâ„¢ qualifying display against Northern Ireland on Saturday, Leo Beenhakker has confirmed.

“Of course what happened last Saturday evening in Ireland affected the whole team, but especially in this way Artur Boruc,” Beenhakker told reporters ahead of Wednesday’s home clash with San Marino.

Besides letting in two Northern Ireland goals – the first of which Beenhakker called a “present” to the hosts – Celtic’s Boruc mis-kicked a back pass from a team-mate, allowing the hosts to stretch their lead to 3-1. Beenhakker said the third goal “killed” Poland.