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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

Alex Pattle
Tuesday 22 November 2022 15:10 EST
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World Cup: Daily update from day 2 in Qatar

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:

France 2-1 Australia

47 mins: Australia win a corner on their right, but Griezmann heads it away at the near post.

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 20:10

France 2-1 Australia

46 mins: Back under way!

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 20:08

France 2-1 Australia

First half highlights

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:57

France 2-1 Australia

Half-time: France come from behind to lead at the break!

The defending champions conceded early as Goodwin slammed home a finish at the back post, completing a move that also saw Lucas Hernandez injured for France.

But Les Bleus equalised through a Rabiot header, before going ahead thanks to a close-range Giroud finish at the end of a slick attack.

Irvine then clipped the post with a header for Australia, just before half-time!

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:52

France 2-1 Australia

45+2 mins: POST!

All of a sudden Australia go close!

Irvine gets on the end of a cross from the left, and he heads the ball downwards and goalwards...

But it bounces onto the outside of the post and then away!

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:48

France 2-1 Australia

45 mins: CLOSE! France should have another!

A wonderful ball is clipped diagonally out to Griezmann from the France defence. He flicks it across goal with the outside of his boot, and Mbappe is surging into the box in an effort to meet it...

He gets there just a few yards from goal, but he sends the ball well over the crossbar!

Six minutes of added time.

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:47

France 2-1 Australia

43 mins: Australia are under a lot of pressure now.

Behich wants a foul given against Dembele, who escapes one and skips past the Australian on the right wing.

He passes to Mbappe, who plays yet another back-heel, this one to Griezmann... who drives a low shot narrowly wide of the Australia goal!

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:43

France 2-1 Australia

39 mins: France work the ball up the left wing, and Mbappe receives it on the corner of the Australia box.

He cuts inside and squares it through the penalty area, but Dembele is stretching as he tries to direct it goalwards, and the ball goes over the bar and out for a goal kick.

Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:41

France 2-1 Australia

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Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:38

France 2-1 Australia

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Alex Pattle22 November 2022 19:37

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