FIFA World Cup 2022: Robert Lewandowski scores first goal at World Cup, Poland thrashed Saudi Arabia 2-0, Player Ratings

Barcelona Star Robert Lewandowski’s netted first World Cup goal, Saudis missed penalty as the Wojciech Szczesny’s superb double save from a penalty gave Poland a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia to send them top of Group C.

The Heroic, Green Falcons failed to shines agains as their stunning opening match victory against Argentina 2-1 as they Sapplanted various chances at the Education City Stadium to suffer defeat in their second game.

Before Szczesny's penalty heroics in first-half stoppage time, Piotr Zielinski gave Poland the lead in the 39th minute. He first stopped Salem Al-Dawsari from the spot and then stopped Mohammed Al-rebound. Burayk's

In a chaotic second half, Poland twice hit the post, and Szczesny again denied Al-Dawsari from close range.

Lewandowski, playing in his fifth World Cup game, took advantage of Abdulellah Al-error Malki's to score for the first time in the competition, sealing Poland's victory in the 82nd minute.

Poland will advance to the round of 16 on Wednesday with just a draw against Argentina, while Saudi Arabia still has a chance to do the same in their final match against Mexico.

In addition to hitting the post, Lewandowski, who had not assisted on any goals in his first four World Cup games, also missed, and Al-Owais later stopped the Barcelona player from adding another goal late in the game.

Poland will next face Argentina, while Saudi Arabia will meet Mexico in their last Group C games.

World Cup 2022 Fantasy football: Poland vs Saudi Arabia player ratings

1. Poland Player Ratings (4-4-1-1)

GK: Wojciech Szczesny - 8/10 -

RB: Matty Cash - 5/10 -

CB: Kamil Glik - 7/10 -

CB: Jakub Kiwior - 6/10 -

LB: Bartosz Bereszynski - 5/10 -

RM: Piotr Zielinski - 6/10 -

CM: Grzegorz Krychowiak - 4/10 -

CM: Krystian Bielik - 4/10 -

LM: Przemyslaw Frankowski - 5/10 -

AM: Arkadiusz Milik - 5/10 -

ST: Robert Lewandowski - 7/10 -

SUB: Jakub Kamiski (63' for Zielinski) - 5/10

SUB: Krzysztof Piatek (71' for Milik) - 5/10

Manager: Czeslaw Michniewicz - 4/10 -

2. Saudi Arabia Player Ratings (4-3-3)

GK: Mohammed Al Owais - 5/10 -

RB: Saud Abdulhamid - 7/10 -

CB: Abdulelah Al Amri - 6/10 -

CB: Ali Al-Boleahi - 6/10 -

LB: Mohammed Al Burayk - 5/10 -

CM: Mohamed Kanno - 7/10 -

CM: Abdulelah Al Malki - 4/10 -

CM: Sami Al-Najei - 5/10 -

RW: Firas Al-Buraikan - 6/10 -

ST: Saleh Al-Shehri - 7/10 -

LW: Salem Al-Dawsari - 5/10 -

SUB: Nawaf Al-Abid (46' for Al-Najei) - 7/10 -

SUB: Sultan Al Ghanam (65' for Al Burayk) - 5/10

Manager: Herve Renard - 6/10 -

Player of the match - Wojciech Szczesny (POL)

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