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Poland down KSA 2-0 in WC

Published : 26 Nov 2022, 20:50

  DF News Desk
Robert Lewandowski (L) of Poland controls the ball on the defense of Salem Aldawsari of Saudi Arabia during their Group C match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov. 26, 2022. Photo: Xinhua.

Robert Lewandowski scored his first goal in his fifth World Cup outing as Poland beat Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) 2-0 in a Group C game on Saturday, reported Xinhua.

Piotr Zielinski opened the scoring in the 39th minute after good play by FIFA World Player of the Year Lewandowski, who finally broke his duck in the 82nd minute.

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved Salem Al-Dawsari's penalty at the end of the first half.

Poland, held by Mexico 1-1 in its opener, will take on Argentina while Saudi Arabia, a surprising 2-1 winner over Argentina, will meet Mexico in the third round.