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GOAL! Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia (Lewandowski, 82)
That should be that!
Saudi Arabia were knocking at the door for an equaliser, but an error gifts Poland the game. It also gifts Lewandowski his first World Cup goal!
Al-Malki dwells on the edge of his own penalty area and as he turns, the Barcelona striker pounces. he wins possession and has just Al-Owais to beat.
he makes no mistake and Poland can start to breathe a little easier.
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2m ago15:47
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
79: Saudi Arabia continue to pile the pressure on Poland...
Abdulrahim fires a dangerous ball right across the face of the Poland goal, but Al-Shehri cannot get a touch!
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4m ago15:46
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
77: HUGE CHANCE! The ball falls kindly for Albirakan on the edge of the penalty area and he swing his left boot at the ball.
The ball beats the dive of Szczesny but drifts agonisingly wide of the far post.
Is it going to be one of those days for Saudi Arabia!
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5m ago15:44
Saudis still knocking on door!
Saudi Arabia have dominated! The chart below shows the swing of possession in final thirds and sums it up perfectly
State of play at half-time...
Poland are currently sitting top of Group C, a point ahead of their opponents Saudi Arabia.
Can the Green Falcons comeback in the second half to reclaim top spot?
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6m ago15:05
Salem Al-Dawsari in focus
Saudi winger Salem Al-Dawsari is leading the way in our half-time player ratings. Here's what he's been up to so far, apart from missing a penalty!
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10m ago15:00
Match stats
Saudi Arabia grew into that, culminating with the missed penalty. The Saudis clocked a higher xG, more shots, shots on target and possession - but go into the break 1-0 down!
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11m ago15:00
Five yellow cards so far!
Here are the half-time match stats with more yellow cards shown than shots on target!

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13m ago14:58
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones:
“I’ll be honest, when I saw Poland vs Saudi Arabia handed to me on the workflow my excitement levels were low. Shame on you, Lewis. This has been one of the most gripping games of the tournament so far. Backed by a vibrant and vocal following in the stands, Saudi Arabia are the life of this World Cup, playing with such bravery and energy, albeit without much quality in this one.
"It’s a style of football that leaves them open at the back and Poland did find a way through despite not offering much. Can the Green Falcons continue to play at this relentless pace? Hope so.”
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15m ago14:56
Half-time player ratings | Have your say!
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15m ago14:55
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
HALF TIME! Saudi Arabia will feel they should be level at the break after missing a penalty.
Zielinski has scored with Poland's only shot on target as he hammered in from close range after great work from Lewandowski.
But Poland needed some heroics from Szczesny who made a superb double save from the penalty spot as he first kept out Al-Dawsari's spot-kick before tipping over Al-Burayk's rebound.
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17m ago14:54
Right flanks reaping rewards
Both sides are attacking down the flanks in equal measure but posing greater threat down their respective right channels...
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21m ago14:49
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones:
“This is goalkeeping of the highest quality from the former Arsenal man. His save from the penalty was good but the one from the rebound was next level. The reaction time, the agility. Amazing. VAR would have had a look to see if his feet were on the line. It was a close call, too."
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22m ago14:49
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45+4: YELLOW CARD! Al-Amri booked for a tackle on Lewandowski.
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23m ago14:48
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45+3: Amongst all of the drama, 10 minutes of time have been added on.
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25m ago14:46
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45+1: PENALTY SAVED! Szczesny saves Al-Dawsari's penalty low to his right and then makes it a superb double save by saving the rebound from Al-Burayk!

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27m ago14:44
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
PENALTY TO SAUDI ARABIA! The referee points to the spot after checking the monitor and the Green Falcons have the chance to immediately equalise!
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27m ago14:43
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
43: VAR checking for a possible penalty for Saudi Arabia after Bielik's challenge on Al-Shehri! The referee is going to the monitor!
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27m ago14:43
Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones:
“Poland have pooped this party. Saudi Arabia do play this very brave high-line and it’s been exposed.”
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32m ago14:39
GOAL! Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia (Zielinski, 39)
Poland make the breakthrough! Cash plays it across for Lewandowski who cleverly clips it over the onrushing goalkeeper.
Then from the byline he pulls it back for Zielinski who smashes home.
Poland's first shot on target gives them the lead!

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32m ago14:38
Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia
37: Al-Bulayhi has taken a heavy knock after Lewandowski accidentally stood on his arm, but after receiving some medical treatment and with some strapping he's good to continue.
Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia
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38m ago14:32
Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia
32: The Saudi Arabia assistant coach has also been shown a yellow card to make it five in total!
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44m ago14:26
Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia
26: CHANCE! Bielik's header from a corner is cleared behind by Al-Shehri - although it looked like the Saudi goalkeeper Al-Owais had it covered.
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