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Poland burst Saudi bubble in Qatar

Robert Lewandowski scores Poland’s second goal against Saudi keeper Mohammed Al-Owais during their World Cup Group C match at Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

AL-RAYYAN, Qatar: Robert Lewandowski scored his first ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with an 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign.

Lewandowski, who missed a penalty in Poland’s opening draw with Mexico and was visibly emotional after finding the net, pounced on a mistake in the 82nd minute to double Poland’s lead after Piotr Zielinski had given them a first-half lead.

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