Poland v Saudi Arabia: Key moments as the Eagles seal fortunate win
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90+8' That's the end of the match.
90+5' Here comes a substitution. Nawaf Al Abed is given a rest as he is replaced by Hattan Bahebri (Saudi Arabia).
90' Robert Lewandowski (Poland) weaves through the defence and gets one-on-one with the keeper, but fails to score.
85' Herve Renard prepares a substitution. Saleh Al Shehri is replaced by Nasser Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia).
85' Substitution. Abdulrahman Al Oboud (Saudi Arabia) in, Abdulelah Al Malki out.
82' 2 - 0 Goal! It's a catastrophic error from the opponent which has gifted a chance to Robert Lewandowski (Poland), who rolls the ball into the back of the net from close range. 2:0.
71' Here is a change. Arkadiusz Milik is going off and Czeslaw Michniewicz gives the last tactical orders to Krzysztof Piatek (Poland).
66' Post! Robert Lewandowski (Poland) latches on to a sweet pass inside the box and unleashes a shot which only hits the right post. What an unlucky moment for him.
65' Herve Renard has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Sultan Al Ghannam (Saudi Arabia) replacing Mohammed Al Breik.
63' Arkadiusz Milik (Poland) connects with a cross from out wide in the six-yard box, but only plants his header onto the bar.
63' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Jakub Kaminski (Poland) is coming onto the pitch as Piotr Zielinski cannot continue after picking up an injury.
60' Firas Al Buraikan (Saudi Arabia) receives a brilliant pass and wastes a big opportunity as his shot from inside the penalty area flies just over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Poland will have a goal kick.
55' Well-positioned Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) was first to the rebound and fired in a shot low towards the middle of the goal, but Wojciech Szczesny reacted superbly to keep the ball out. The fans could not believe their eyes. It was a miraculous stop!
46' Substitution. Nawaf Al Abed (Saudi Arabia) has come on for Sami Al Najei.
46' The second half gets underway.
45+11' The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+4' Abdulelah Al Amri (Saudi Arabia) has tested the patience of referee Wilton Sampaio and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
45+2' Mohammed Al Breik (Saudi Arabia) attempts to turn the rebound in from close range. Nevertheless, the goalkeeper pulls off a stunning save and stops the ball from hitting the net. Great goalkeeping. It will be a corner kick for Saudi Arabia.
45+1' Wojciech Szczesny anticipates the direction of the penalty by Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia). He attempted to put the ball into the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper was there in time to deny him.
45' It’s a PENALTY to Saudi Arabia after the VAR review!
44' Referee Wilton Sampaio makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty for Saudi Arabia. Let’s see what happens!
43' Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
39' 1 - 0 What a goal! Robert Lewandowski plays it to Piotr Zielinski (Poland), who finds himself unmarked inside the box and slots a first-time shot past Mohammed Al Owais into the roof of the net. 1:0.
20' The referee cannot ignore such behaviour. Abdulelah Al Malki (Saudi Arabia) sees a yellow card and needs to watch himself for the rest of the game.
19' Arkadiusz Milik (Poland) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Wilton Sampaio had an easy-decision to make.
16' Matty Cash (Poland) is awarded a yellow card. The referee showed him no mercy.
15' Wilton Sampaio shows a yellow card to Jakub Kiwior (Poland) for his blatant foul.
13' A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the roof of the net, but Wojciech Szczesny pulls off a brilliant save. The linesman points to the corner flag, Saudi Arabia are going to take it.
1' The first half has just begun.
Line-ups:
Poland starting XI: Szczesny; Bereszynski, Kiwior, Glik, Cash; Bielik, Krychowiak, Frankowski, Zielinski, Milik; Lewandowski
Saudi Arabia starting XI: Al Owais; Abdulhamid, Al Amri, Al Boleahi, Al Breik; Al Malki, Al Najei, Kanno; Al Buraikan, Al Shehri, Al Dawsari
