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:
Mexico 0-0 Poland
90+2 mins: The corner is headed away by Glik.
Brave defending from the Poland man, who a couple of minutes ago blocked a Lozano cross with his face at point-blank range.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
90 mins: Mexico win a corner on their right flank through Antuna.
Seven minutes of added time to come.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
87 mins: Lozano has looked just as dangerous since moving to the left as he was on the right.
Not his best moment now, though: He tries a cross with the outside of boot, but it’s blocked, then the Mexico man charges into the back of Cash and gives away a free kick.
Zielinski is replaced by Arkadiusz Milik for Poland.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
85 mins: A bit of a role reversal now, as Cash blocks a cross and the ball goes out for a Mexico corner.
The corner is headed out of the Poland box, and the Mexican players work the ball out to their right, where they win a throw-in.
Uriel Antuna replaces Alexis Vega in the meantime.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
82 mins: Cash’s cross from Poland’s right flank is cut out at the source, and the ball goes out for a corner...
The subsequent delivery is headed across goal, then cleared at the back post!
Mexico break and switch play to the left wing, where Jimenez will surge towards the Poland box...
But he’s dispossessed!
Mexico 0-0 Poland
81 mins: Vega tries his luck from a long way out, but his shot swerves well high and wide of the Poland goal.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
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Mexico 0-0 Poland
76 mins: Poland substitute Frankowski receives a yellow card for a late challenge on Lozano, who is left holding his calf while on the turf.
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