Plucky Poland near World Cup last 16 after stunning Saudi Arabia 2-0
(Corrects paragraph 3 to show Poland's remaining match is against Argentina, not Mexico)
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Saudis crash to earth as Lewandowski breaks World Cup finals duck
Poland bolstered their chances on Saturday of reaching the World Cup's last 16 for the first time since 1986 after goals from Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski killed Saudi Arabia's efforts to advance a game early. Zielinski scored after 39 minutes against the run of play and Lewandowski put the match beyond Saudi Arabia eight minutes from time, while goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's stunning double save from a penalty in first half stoppage time kept Poland in the match against a Saudi side that was always on the attack.
Zielinski on target as Poland lead 1-0 v Saudi Arabia at halftime
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Midfielder Piotr Zielinski gave Poland a 1-0 lead against Saudi Arabia in the first half of a heated World Cup Group C clash at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Lewandowski scores at World Cup, Poland beat Saudis 2-0
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed to congratulate him.
World Cup 2022: Poland beat Saudi Arabia, France meet Denmark, Argentina's backs to the wall
There are three European sides in action on Saturday: Poland, France and Denmark. But the most significant game of the day looks set to be Argentina v Mexico with the losing side crashing out of the competition, so both Latin American football powerhouses will be fighting for victory in Qatar on Saturday night.
Milik backs up Lewandowski for Poles, injury-forced changes for Saudi Arabia
AL RAYYAN, Qatar :Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz has beefed up his attack by including two strikers while Group C rivals Saudi Arabia have made three changes for their World Cup clash at the Education City Stadium on Saturday.
'We can't play 12' says Poland coach after criticism of defensive lineup
DOHA : Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz appeared upset when asked to comment on general dissatisfaction with the defensive lineup in their 0-0 draw against Mexico in their World Cup opener, asking who should he drop to bolster the attack.
Lewandowski penalty miss lays bare Poland's attacking woes
DOHA : Robert Lewandowski's penalty miss against Mexico shone a harsh spotlight on his personal World Cup goal drought and underscored how toothless Poland are despite being spearheaded by one of Europe's best goalscorers.