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
72 mins: Szymanski is replaced by Frankowski for Poland.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
72 mins: Two Mexico substitutions to be made.
Wolves forward Raul Jimenez, who has been recovering from an injury, is on; so is Carlos Rodriguez.
They replace Herrera and Martin.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
67 mins: Some decent interplay between Lozano and Vega on the right wing ends with the latter smashing a shot well over the Poland crossbar.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
65 mins: CHANCE!
A Mexico cross is whipped in, and a quick-reaction header diverts the ball towards goal at some pace!
Szczesny shows good reflexes to dive across goal and parry the ball away!
Mexico 0-0 Poland
Mexico 0-0 Poland
Mexico 0-0 Poland
61 mins: A yellow card is awarded, but it’s not clear if it’s for Mexico’s coach or assistant coach.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
Mexico 0-0 Poland
57 mins: PENALTY SAVED!
Lewandowski shoots low and hard to Ochoa’s left, but the Mexico goalkeeper is equal to it!
There’s a scramble for the ball thereafter, but Mexico survive – for now!
Mexico 0-0 Poland
56 mins: It looked like a 50-50 battle at first, with Lewandowski using his strength well, but Moreno was grabbing the Poland striker’s shirt throughout.
Lewandowski will take this, obviously.
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