The second match of the day was of immense importance for both Poland and Saudi Arabia. While the Europeans were looking to hold on to their chance of making it to the #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022 knock-out stages, the Asians were aiming to become the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 in this year's edition.
Piotr Zielinski opened the scoring for Poland in the 40th minute. However, this lead was under threat when Krystian Bielik conceded a penalty. Owing to Wojciech Szczęsny's brilliant double save, Poland ensured that went into half-time with a slender lead.
After several inspired attempts from both teams that tested both goalkeepers, Robert Lewandowski scored the second goal for Poland. This was the Barcelona player's first #FIFAWorldCup strike and 77th international goal.
Piotr Zielinski opened the scoring for Poland in the 40th minute. However, this lead was under threat when Krystian Bielik conceded a penalty. Owing to Wojciech Szczęsny's brilliant double save, Poland ensured that went into half-time with a slender lead.
After several inspired attempts from both teams that tested both goalkeepers, Robert Lewandowski scored the second goal for Poland. This was the Barcelona player's first #FIFAWorldCup strike and 77th international goal.
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00:00After producing one of the all-time great World Cup shocks in their opening match,
00:07Saudi Arabia's players aim for a repeat performance that would see them become the first team to qualify for the last 16.
00:13The pressure's on for Poland with a point on the board and Argentina waiting in the final group game.
00:24Poland in the white shirts kicking from left to right in the first half.
00:30Excellent play, Albregan, Cano, good saves, Czesny.
00:43Poland still struggling to create from open play, Cash looks to change it.
00:51Lewandowski back and now they've got their goal.
00:56Poland score, Piotr Zielinski.
01:00The referee's going to have a look. This may spell trouble for Poland.
01:17And on VAR review, Saudi Arabia have a penalty.
01:30Can he score on the biggest stage of all now?
01:33No, it's saved!
01:36Czesny makes a brilliant save for Poland.
01:39They had on a couple of occasions against Argentina as they look to prize open the Polish defence.
01:56And it might come now!
01:59And it very nearly did.
02:02A wide player, he can play either side of the pitch.
02:06Frankowski sent it in!
02:07Oh, great chance! Slamming against the bar!
02:09Poland denied Arkadiusz Milik so close!
02:21And Poland almost in once again!
02:24Here it is, the effort from Lewandowski, when he got in in front of the keeper.
02:32It's a good save from the keeper, Alouace, he gets a touch on it, an important touch.
02:37He's in about to open up, didn't quite fall, just wide of the post.
02:51And Malky beats the floor in frustration.
02:57Well, there's an opportunity here for number two!
03:00And it's been taken!
03:01And Robert Lewandowski scores at the World Cup!
03:08For the first time in his decorated career!
03:18And they're getting it here!
03:20And here's Lewandowski!
03:22Chance for his second goal of the match!
03:24And one that he can't take!
03:25And as he raced through there, the odds look stacked in his favour!
03:32Third match to be held in this ground at this World Cup!
03:35First goals witnessed in this stadium as well today!
03:40And there goes the final whistle!
03:42It's a big win for Poland!
03:44And a big night for their record goal scorer, Robert Lewandowski!
03:50Poland 2!
03:51United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
03:56"...Italian Rob veteranutta, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia..."