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
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:
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
Graeme Souness, speaking on ITV:
“I am gobsmacked. I’ve never seen an Argentina team not turn up for the fight - they were wishy-washy today. I thought Argentina had another gear, they didn’t have another gear!
“If that’s their quality, England have nothing to fear if they face them in this competition. Argentina didn’t match them. They got intimidated today by Saudi Arabia! They got rolled over by a very enthusiastic and aggressive Saudi Arabia! I am so disappointed in Argentina!”
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
The Saudi squad run over to celebrate in front of their adoring fans - what a special moment for Saudi Arabia and this World Cup!
Humilation for Lionel Messi and Argentina...
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
FULL-TIME!
Can you believe it?! Saudi Arabia - the 53rd ranked team - have beaten Argentina at the World Cup!
It’s Argentina’s first loss in three years! But it’s jubilation for Saudi Arabia! The players fall to the ground - the subs run onto the pitch!
An all-time World Cup shock!
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
90+10 mins: Di Maria crosses in and Alvarez heads towards goal... but it’s saved again by Alowais!
Saudi Arabia are nearly there...
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
90+10 mins: Alvarez wins a corner for Argentina...
Last chance saloon now..
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
90+9 mins: Yasser Alshahrani is on a stretcher - he looks OK, though will be substituted!
Mohammed Alburayk will take his place. Got about three minutes left of playing time I reckon...
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
90+5 mins: A Saudi player is down here in the box - Alowais comes out to punch the ball and knees Yasser Alshahrani in the face!
No time wasting here. The keeper is distraught. It looks very serious here...
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
90+2 mins: Saudi clear the ball off the line!
Alowais can only palm the cross to Alvarez, whose effort is headed off the line from Alamri!
High-fives all round! Saudi keeper Alowais booked as he complains he should have had a free-kick!
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
90+1 mins: Messi’s free-kick is tame and headed clear... and is wildly celebrarted by Saudi Arabia!
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