FIFA World Cup 2022: Mexico and Poland goalless draw 0-0, Lewandowski misses penalty, Vega misses twice in 1st half, Player Ratings

Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed open his account in World Cup scorers list when he missed a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining, Thrilling draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday.

Mexican Hero, goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa makes the Day, leaving Poland to settle for a 0-0 goalless draw.

It was Lewandowski’s first penalty miss for the national team. Poland’s all-time leading scorer with 76 goals remains without a World Cup goal.

After a VAR review 11 minutes into the second half, Lewandowski was penalised for tugging on Hector Moreno's shirt inside the penalty area. The Polish striker, who has yet to score at a World Cup, however, saw Guillermo Ochoa block his attempt.

Around the halfway point of a fluid game with few fouls but more chances, Alexis Vega's header flew wide before Jesus Gallardo was denied by a last-man tackle two minutes later when he had an open goal at his disposal.

Mexico had the majority of the possession, but Henry Martin found it difficult to finish chances in the box without Raul Jimenez leading the attack.

The 0-0 goalless draw Marks Good sign for Argentina, who Shocked Upsets by Saudi Arabia 2-1, who are they as group leaders, Argentina, one of the pre-tournament favourites,Lionel Messi still had the chances to go through the Next round

FIFA World Cup Fantasy 2022: Mexico vs Poland: Every Player ratings

1. Mexico (4-3-3)

GK: Guillermo Ochoa - 7/10 -

RB: Jorge Sanchez - 6/10 -

CB: Hector Moreno - 5/10 -

CB: Cesar Montes - 6/10 -

LB: Jesus Gallardo - 6/10 -

CM: Edson Alvarez - 6/10 -

CM: Hector Herrera - 6/10 -

CM: Luis Chavez - 7/10 -

RF: Hirving Lozano - 7/10 -

CF: Henry Martin - 6/10 -

LF: Alexis Vega - 7/10 -

Manager: Gerardo Martino - 7/10 -

2. Poland (4-2-3-1)

GK: Wojciech Szczesny - 6/10 -

RB: Matty Cash - 5/10 -

CB: Kamil Glik - 6/10 -

CB: Jakub Kiwior - 6/10 -

LB: Bartosz Berezynski - 6/10 -

CM: Grzegorz Krychowiak - 6/10 -

CM: Sebastian Szymanski - 6/10 -

RM: Jakub Kaminski - 5/10 -

AM: Piotr Zielinski - 6/10 -

LM: Nicola Zalewski - 4/10 -

CF: Robert Lewandowski - 5/10 -

SUB: Krystian Bielik (46' for Zalewski) - 5/10 -

Manager: Czeslaw Michniewicz - 6/10 -

Player of the match: Hirving Lozano

Mexico vs Poland key stats

Poland emerged victorious in the only World Cup matchup between these two teams by a 3-1 scoreline back in 1978, dooming Mexico to the bottom of Group 2.

Mexico have reached, and been eliminated in, the Round of 16 in each of the past seven World Cups.

Robert Lewandowski has not scored in Four straight international appearances — Poland scored just goal in those Four games. He has not gone four straight national-team appearances without a goal since March 2019.

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