Poland bolstered their probabilities on Saturday of reaching the World Cup’s final 16 for the primary time since 1986 after targets from Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski killed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to advance a recreation early.
Zielinski scored after 39 minutes towards the run of play and Lewandowski put the match past Saudi Arabia eight minutes from time, whereas goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s beautiful double save from a penalty in first-half stoppage time saved Poland within the match towards a Saudi facet that was at all times on the assault.
The end result leaves Poland needing solely a degree from their remaining Group C match towards Argentina to ensure their spot within the subsequent spherical.
Saudi Arabia had been the higher crew for the primary half and had the benefit of some favoruable refereeing selections however will rue the missed penalty from Salem Al-Dawsari, who scored the winner of their historic victory over Argentina on Tuesday.