Mexico vs Poland LIVE: World Cup 2022 result and final score after Robert Lewandowski misses penalty

Mexico 0-0 Poland: Lewandowski was denied by Guillermo Ochoa in the crucial moment of the match to leave Group C wide open

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Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty as Poland and Mexico played out a goalless draw in Group C of the World Cup in Qatar.

Mexico dominated the first half but could not break the deadlock at Stadium 974, with Poland’s star striker Lewandowski cutting a frustrated figure.

But the Barcelona forward was handed a golden opportunity in the second half when he was fouled in the box, only to see his penalty saved by Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

With Saudi Arabia stunning Argentina in the opening game, it leaves Group C wide open ahead of the second round of fixtures. Mexico will play Argentina next while Poland face Saudi Arabia.

Follow all the reaction from Stadium 974 with our live blog below:

Mexico vs Poland latest updates

• FULL TIME! Lewandowski’s penalty miss the big moment as draw leaves Group C open (MEX 0-0 POL)
• PENALTY SAVED! Lewandowski denied by Ochoa from the spot! (MEX 0-0 POL)
• HALF TIME! Mexico on top in goalless first half as Poland hang on (MEX 0-0 POL)
• Player ratings as Lewandowski misses chance to seal huge win for Poland
• Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in other Group C game at Qatar World Cup today

[22 November 2022 16:45 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

45 mins: Lozano is brought down as he bursts into the Poland box, and he wants a free kick.

None is given, but the ball rolls to the onrushing Sanchez, who blasts a shot at goal!

Szczesny reacts well to tip the ball over the crossbar!

[22 November 2022 16:44 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

44 mins: A sharp diagonal ball out to Lozano on the right is brought down really well by Mexico’s star man.

Some good interplay follows, but the move breaks down in the Poland box.

[22 November 2022 16:40 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

40 mins: Again Mexico play a corner short, and it ends up being the wrong choice. They lose control as they try to work the ball across the edge of the Poland box, before losing possession altogether.

[22 November 2022 16:39 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

38 mins: Lozano rolls in a low cross from the right, but it’s stabbed away by the retreating Poland defence.

Corner to Mexico.

[22 November 2022 16:35 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

35 mins: Poland have failed to get the best out of Lewandowski so far. He’s not had enough service, and when his teammates have gotten the ball to him, the deliveries haven’t been clean enough.

[22 November 2022 16:32 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

Alexis Vega on the ball for Mexico against Poland (REUTERS)

[22 November 2022 16:31 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

31 mins: Poland go long with the throw, and Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa catches the ball in his box.

[22 November 2022 16:30 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

30 mins: Poland have a free kick near the halfway line after that Sanchez foul, and a long ball is sent into the Mexico box. It’s headed away, though, and Poland have a throw-in on their right flank.

[22 November 2022 16:29 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

28 mins: Another Mexico chance!!

A terrific chipped pass into the Poland box reaches Gallardo near the byline, and the Mexican tries to cut it back towards goal, but Szczesny rushes out and – with some help from his defenders – does enough to force Gallardo into screwing the ball wide of the post.

Sanchez then picks up the first yellow card of the match moments later.

[22 November 2022 16:27 · Alex Pattle]

Mexico 0-0 Poland

27 mins: Chance! A one-two between Lozano and Herrera ends with the latter sweeping in a cross, and the resultant back-post header drifts across goal and just wide of Szczesny’s post!