The Poland national team secured a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the group stage of the World Cup held in Qatar, delivering a strong performance that boosted their campaign in Group C.
The victory came at Education City Stadium in Rayyan on 26 November, where Poland demonstrated control and clinical finishing to edge ahead and seal the win with goals from Piotr Zieliński at minute 39 and Robert Lewandowski at minute 82.
Salem Al-Dawsari pressed late in the first half, but his penalty chance hit the post, denying Saudi Arabia an equalizer and keeping the match in favor of the Poles. Poland’s defense held firm through the remaining minutes as the team cemented their lead and collected three important points.
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Lewandowski, the Barcelona striker, marked a personal milestone with his first World Cup goal, adding to his extensive club career achievements. In a notable team effort, Lewandowski later assisted Zieliński, becoming the first Polish player since 1982 to score and assist in a World Cup match, a distinction previously achieved by Janusz Kowicewicz during an earlier era of the tournament.
For Poland, the win represented their first three points of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They had previously drawn with Mexico in the opening group match (0-0) and, with a total of four points, led Group C at that stage. Argentina and Mexico were scheduled to meet later that day at 22:00 Moscow time, a result that would influence the group standings as the round progressed.
Looking ahead to the final group game, Poland was set to face Argentina in the third round, while Saudi Arabia prepared to meet Mexico, with everything still to play for in the battle to advance to the knockout stages.
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