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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Loses to Poland as Lewandowski Finally Scores at World Cup

Poland's Robert Lewandowski, right, greets Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid at the end of the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Saudi Arabia, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP)

Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team's chances of reaching the knockout stages. 

Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed to congratulate him. He got up, rubbed his face, and blew a kiss to the crowd. 

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