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
“Few expected that the first four-game day of this World Cup would end with Saudi Arabia sitting prettiest in Group C but that is the upshot after one of the most famous upsets in the tournament’s history and, to follow up, this far more forgettable stalemate. A goalless draw between Mexico and Poland had little of the drama witnessed in Lusail earlier on Tuesday, but it would not quite be a World Cup without at least one moment of Guillermo Ochoa heroics.
“The Mexico goalkeeper stole the show, as he usually does, spectacularly denying Robert Lewandowski from the penalty spot at the start of the second half. Ochoa added to the catalogue of memorable saves that he has accumulated since debuting at this tournament eight years ago, while adding Poland to Brazil and Germany on the list of opponents that he has frustrated on this grandest of stages.”
Here’s Mark Critchley in Qatar with our Mexico vs Poland match report:
Robert Lewandowski denied World Cup moment as Guillermo Ochoa steals show
Mexico 0-0 Poland: Ochoa saved Lewandowski’s second-half penalty to leave Saudi Arabia as the shock leaders of Group C
France vs Australia
So, France are out to avoid the recent curse of defending World Cup champions exiting in the group stage.
Here’s Richard Jolly, in Qatar, on that interesting trend:
How not to defend a World Cup
Brazil’s 2006 side are the only defending champions to even play in a knockout game this millennium, showing just how difficult it will be for France to win the World Cup in Qatar
France vs Australia
Again, here’s how Group D’s other fixture played out at the Qatar World Cup today:
Tireless Tunisia earn deserved point against Denmark
Denmark 0-0 Tunisia: The Danes came in much fancied to this tournament but were given all they could handle in the opening game of Group D
Mexico 0-0 Poland
One more game to come at the Qatar World Cup today: France vs Australia in Group D, where Denmark drew 0-0 with Tunisia earlier.
You can read our Denmark vs Tunisia report here and follow live updates from France vs Australia at the link below:
France vs Australia LIVE: World Cup 2022 latest score and updates
Group D clash as Kylian Mbappe’s Les Bleus face the Socceroos at the Al-Janoub Stadium
Mexico 0-0 Poland
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Mexico vs Poland player ratings: Robert Lewandowski endures penalty woe
Mexico 0-0 Poland: Lewandowski missed a second-half penalty in a largely dour goalless draw.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
Group C
1. Saudi Arabia; 3 points, goal difference +1
2. Mexico; 1 point, GD 0
3. Poland; 1 point, GD 0
4. Argentina; 0 points, GD -1
Mexico 0-0 Poland
This result means Saudi Arabia are atop Group C after the first round of fixtures!
Their shock 2-1 win over Argentina earlier today has them on 3 points and Lionel Messi’s team on zero, while Mexico and Poland are on one point apiece.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
90+6 mins: A really deft move out from the back for Poland ends with a wild shot, when there were better options on.
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