Saudi Arabia have now lost to Poland, and if they beat Argentina in their next match, they can easily secure a place in the pre-quarterfinals. Many Malayalees were disappointed with the massive defeat of Saudi Arabia. Today is a day of tears for Saudi Arabia, who celebrated their victory over Argentina with a public holiday. Saudi Arabia suffered a 2-goal defeat to Poland. Saudi Arabia lost the match after a penalty and a dozen chances were squandered.
In the first half, Saudi Arabia and Poland played together. Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina by two goals to finish the first half with a stunning two-goal win over Poland.
However, Poland came back into the game in the 39th minute with a goal. Pyotr Zelinsky scored the equalizer with an assist from Poland captain Robert Lewandowski. In the 44th minute, Saudi Arabia was awarded a penalty for a foul on Saudi player Al Shehri by Polish star Christian Beylik. The penalty was awarded after a video assistant referee system was checked and it did not succeed.
In the 52nd minute, Saudi Arabia’s Mohamed Kanno attempted a beautiful bicycle kick but failed, but in the 8th minute, Al Maliki’s left-footed shot from Saudi Arabia failed to reach the post. Poland scored again in the final minutes as the Saudi defense collapsed. Robert Lewandowski scored Poland’s second goal in the 81st minute. With the win, Poland topped Group C with four points.
Poland took the lead in the first half of the match, shocking Saudi Arabia. In the 39th minute, midfielder Piotr Sielenski scored the equalizer for his team. Robert Lewandowski scored the first goal of the match. Sielenski received the pass and scored the right with a stunning finish.