(Qatar World Cup) Lewandowski breaks the "goal drought" of the World Cup, Poland beats Saudi Arabia 2:0
China News Agency, Doha, November 26 (Reporter Xing Chong) In the battle between Poland and Saudi Arabia on the 26th, World Footballer and Poland's top star Lewandowski finally broke the personal World Cup "goal shortage". One pass and one shot helped the Polish team beat the Saudi team 2:0, which was also the first victory of the Polish team in this cup.
The Saudi team, which was originally ranked second to last in the top 32 in the world, has a high morale, and a second round victory will secure the qualifying spot in advance.
The Polish team drew 0:0 with the Mexican team in the first game, especially the star Lewandowski missed a penalty kick, which ruined the team's chance to take all 3 points. The second round is not to be missed for the Polish team.
Compared with the first round, the starting lineups of both sides have made certain adjustments.
After the start of the game, the Saudi team actively launched an offensive. In the 12th minute, after the Saudi team cooperated, Kanu shot angrily in the penalty area, but was resolved by Polish goalkeeper Szczesny.
Under the offensive of the Saudi team, the Polish team's defense was tight, and many players received yellow cards.
However, the Polish team gradually regained its status and continued to look for opportunities through counterattacks.
In the 39th minute, Lewandowski made a pass back from the bottom line, and Zelinski pushed and scored after receiving the ball. The Polish team took the lead to break the deadlock.
Just 5 minutes later, the Saudi player was brought down in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty after watching the VAR replay.
However, Davasari's penalty was saved by Polish goalkeeper Szczesny, and then Szczesny saved Blake's follow-up shot to help the Polish team resolve the crisis twice.
Throughout the first half, although the Saudi team dominated the possession rate, it was the Polish team that scored first.
Changing sides to fight again, the Saudi team continued to exert pressure, but their organizational offense has not been effective.
The two sides staged melees in front of the Polish team many times, but the Saudi team still failed to score.
Instead, the Polish team created several threatening shots by counterattacking.
In the 66th minute, Lewandowski shot but the ball hit the post and was ejected.
In the 82nd minute, Lewandowski finally ushered in his first goal in the World Cup. After stealing in the penalty area, he made a single-handed shot to help Poland take a 2:0 lead.
After scoring the goal, Lewandowski knelt down to celebrate, covering his face and crying.
Subsequently, Lewandowski missed a single chance, and neither side got a good chance in stoppage time.
In the end, the Polish team sealed the victory 2:0.
Lewandowski said after the game that his dream had finally come true.
"For a striker, scoring goals in the World Cup is the biggest dream, I have been fighting for it, and today I finally achieved it."
Zelinski, who also scored in this game, said after the game that the Saudi team played very well in this game. The players have superb skills and physical fitness, and they can clearly feel their progress. formed a strong team.
After this campaign, the Polish team scored 4 points with 1 win and 1 draw, while the Saudi team scored 3 points with 1 win and 1 loss.
Next, Poland will play Argentina, while Saudi Arabia will play Mexico.
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