Robert Lewandowski scored his first-ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with a 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign. Lewandowski, who missed a penalty in Poland's opening draw with Mexico and was visibly emotional after finding the net, pounced on a mistake in the 82nd minute to double Poland's lead after Piotr Zielinski had given them a first-half lead.

After completing one of the tournament's greatest-ever shocks when they cut Argentina down to size in their opener, the Saudis, who failed to convert a first-half penalty, found Poland a tougher nut to crack at the Education City Stadium. The win moved Poland to four points, one more than the Saudis, and left them needing a draw in their final game against Argentina next Wednesday to guarantee their spot in the knockouts. The Saudis, the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, will head into their final match against Mexico with all still to play for, while Argentina play Mexico play later on Saturday.

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There were half-chances for both sides before the game sprang to life in the 39th minute when Poland shook themselves from their slumber to take the lead. Matty Cash skipped down the right and crossed low for Lewandowski who lifted it over the keeper and pulled it back for Zielinski to fire into the roof of the net. Their hopes of cruising through to halftime, however, were ended four minutes later when Krystian Bielik made minimal contact with the back of Saleh Al-Shehri's leg and he hit the turf. The referee had initially waved away Saudi appeals but he was instructed to look at the VAR monitor and pointed to the spot, sparking celebrations from the Saudi players.

Those proved premature, however, as Salem Al-Dawsari's low effort was palmed away one-handed by Wojciech Szczesny, who was quickly on his feet to parry the follow-up from Mohammed Al-Breik brilliantly over the bar.

Poland could have extended their lead in the second half when Arkadiusz Milik's header rattled the crossbar while Lewandowski hit the post with an effort that deflected off his knee.

Lewandowski, who had drawn a blank in his four previous World Cup games, did not have to wait too much longer, however, for his goal.

Abdulelah Al-Malki slipped and Lewandowski pounced, robbing him of the ball before sliding a tidy finish beyond Mohamed Al-Owais and into the net, with the striker seemingly in tears as he was greeted by teammates.

Robert Lewandowski scored his first-ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with a 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign.

Robert Lewandowski scored his first-ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with a 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign. Lewandowski, who missed a penalty in Poland's opening draw with Mexico and was visibly emotional after finding the net, pounced on a mistake in the 82nd minute to double Poland's lead after Piotr Zielinski had given them a first-half lead. After completing one of the tournament's greatest-ever shocks when they cut Argentina down to size in their opener, the Saudis, who failed to convert a first-half penalty, found Poland a tougher nut to crack at the Education City Stadium. The win moved Poland to four points, one more than the Saudis, and left them needing a draw in their final game against Argentina next Wednesday to guarantee their spot in the knockouts. The Saudis, the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, will head into their final match against Mexico with all still to play for, while Argentina play Mexico play later on Saturday. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: Australia beat Tunisia 1-0, keep knockout hopes alive There were half-chances for both sides before the game sprang to life in the 39th minute when Poland shook themselves from their slumber to take the lead. Matty Cash skipped down the right and crossed low for Lewandowski who lifted it over the keeper and pulled it back for Zielinski to fire into the roof of the net. Their hopes of cruising through to halftime, however, were ended four minutes later when Krystian Bielik made minimal contact with the back of Saleh Al-Shehri's leg and he hit the turf. The referee had initially waved away Saudi appeals but he was instructed to look at the VAR monitor and pointed to the spot, sparking celebrations from the Saudi players. Those proved premature, however, as Salem Al-Dawsari's low effort was palmed away one-handed by Wojciech Szczesny, who was quickly on his feet to parry the follow-up from Mohammed Al-Breik brilliantly over the bar. Poland could have extended their lead in the second half when Arkadiusz Milik's header rattled the crossbar while Lewandowski hit the post with an effort that deflected off his knee. Lewandowski, who had drawn a blank in his four previous World Cup games, did not have to wait too much longer, however, for his goal. Abdulelah Al-Malki slipped and Lewandowski pounced, robbing him of the ball before sliding a tidy finish beyond Mohamed Al-Owais and into the net, with the striker seemingly in tears as he was greeted by teammates.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Robert Lewandowski's maiden WC goal inspires Poland to beat Saudi Arabia

Poland and Saudi Arabia will face off in the second match on day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Group C. In their first match against Mexico, Poland failed to bag three points as the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Given the star-studded line-ups of both teams, the contest was a mouth-watering one but couldn’t find a winner.

Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, knocked down Argentina 2-1 in their first match in FIFA World Cup 2022. This win over the tournament favourites is considered among the greatest upsets in football World Cup history. Saudi team came from behind in the second half and scored two goals inside five minutes to beat Argentina, who entered this event with 36 successive wins to their name.

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Poland vs Saudi Arabia Head-to-Head

Again, this is for the first time both teams are contesting against each other in a FIFA World Cup, having met before just once in an international friendly in March 2006. During then, thanks to a brace from Lukasz Sosin, Poland won the match with a score of 2-1.

Poland vs Saudi Arabia Group details 

Even before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022 – Group C was considered to be the group of death. The four performing teams placed together fighting for just two spots were always going to make things interesting, and that only happened after their first matches were over. While Poland and Mexico are yet to open their account, Saudi Arabia did the unthinkable – beating World Cup favourites Argentina 2-1 in a shocking turn of events. All four teams will be in action on Saturday, November 26th.

World Cup record 

Poland made their FIFA World Cup debut in 1938 and since then have qualified for the mega event on eight separate occasions. Whereas the middle-eastern country Saudi Arabia has qualified for the FIFA World Cups six times - 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and now in 2022.

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Poland vs Saudi Arabia predicted line-ups

Poland’s possible starting XI: 

Szczesny, Cash, Glik, Kiwior, Bereszynski, Krychowiak, Kaminski, Zielinski, Szymanski, Zalewski, Lewandowski

Saudi Arabia’s possible starting XI: 

Al-Owais, Abdulhamid, Tambakti, Al-Bulayhi, Al-Burayk, Al-Malki, Al-Brikan, Al-Abid, Kanno, Al-Dawsari, Al-Shehri

Poland vs Saudi Arabia date, kick-off time, and venue

The second match on day 7 (Saturday, November 26th) of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be between Poland and Saudi Arabia. This match will begin at 18:30 PM IST and 16:00 PM local time. The venue of this encounter is the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

Poland and Saudi Arabia will face off in the second match on day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Group C. In their first match against Mexico, Poland failed to bag three points as the game ended in a 0-0 draw.

Poland and Saudi Arabia will face off in the second match on day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Group C. In their first match against Mexico, Poland failed to bag three points as the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Given the star-studded line-ups of both teams, the contest was a mouth-watering one but couldn’t find a winner. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, knocked down Argentina 2-1 in their first match in FIFA World Cup 2022. This win over the tournament favourites is considered among the greatest upsets in football World Cup history. Saudi team came from behind in the second half and scored two goals inside five minutes to beat Argentina, who entered this event with 36 successive wins to their name. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: Southgate terms the boos as 'external noise' after draw against USA Poland vs Saudi Arabia Head-to-Head Again, this is for the first time both teams are contesting against each other in a FIFA World Cup, having met before just once in an international friendly in March 2006. During then, thanks to a brace from Lukasz Sosin, Poland won the match with a score of 2-1. Poland vs Saudi Arabia Group details Even before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022 – Group C was considered to be the group of death. The four performing teams placed together fighting for just two spots were always going to make things interesting, and that only happened after their first matches were over. While Poland and Mexico are yet to open their account, Saudi Arabia did the unthinkable – beating World Cup favourites Argentina 2-1 in a shocking turn of events. All four teams will be in action on Saturday, November 26th. World Cup record Poland made their FIFA World Cup debut in 1938 and since then have qualified for the mega event on eight separate occasions. Whereas the middle-eastern country Saudi Arabia has qualified for the FIFA World Cups six times - 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and now in 2022. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: England suffer reality check in 0-0 draw with US Poland vs Saudi Arabia predicted line-ups Poland’s possible starting XI: Szczesny, Cash, Glik, Kiwior, Bereszynski, Krychowiak, Kaminski, Zielinski, Szymanski, Zalewski, Lewandowski Saudi Arabia’s possible starting XI: Al-Owais, Abdulhamid, Tambakti, Al-Bulayhi, Al-Burayk, Al-Malki, Al-Brikan, Al-Abid, Kanno, Al-Dawsari, Al-Shehri Poland vs Saudi Arabia date, kick-off time, and venue The second match on day 7 (Saturday, November 26th) of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be between Poland and Saudi Arabia. This match will begin at 18:30 PM IST and 16:00 PM local time. The venue of this encounter is the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

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