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Robert Lewandowski of Poland celebrates with Matty Cash after the 2-0 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar.Robert Lewandowski scored his first World Cup goal as Poland earned a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group C wide open. The Barcelona striker capitalised on an error by Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdelulelah Al Malki before sending a composed finish past onrushing goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais. Lewandowski was visibly emotional after ending a run of four World Cup games without finding the net. Piotr Zielinski had given Poland a first-half lead from Lewandowski’s cutback, but Saudi Arabia were awarded a penalty five minutes later for Krystian Bielik’s foul on...

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates goal 1-0 during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Villarreal at the Spotify Camp Nou on October 20, 2022 in Barcelona Spain. Poland’s Robert Lewandowski said they have been handed a difficult group alongside Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia at the World Cup in Qatar but he believes they can progress. The Polish side failed to get out of their group four years ago in Russia and Barcelona striker Lewandowski is keen to avoid a similar outcome. “The pressure that comes with the expectations of our fans and the nation as a whole is massive and I’m well aware of it. I have to and want to feel motivated to show them what I can do on the football pitch,” Lewandowski told the FIFA website. “Although that’s not always easy, I don’t wa...

Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal in Poland win

Lewandowski: Poland in a very tough group in Qatar World Cup