Robert Lewandowski CRIES after ending his World Cup drought against Saudi Arabia
Robert Lewandowski has been reduced to TEARS after finally ending his World Cup by scoring a drought in his fifth game – days after missing a penalty against Mexico – as he doubles Poland’s lead against Saudi Arabia
An emotional Robert Lewandowski was moved to tears on Saturday after finally ending his World Cup scoring drought to net Poland’s second goal in their 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.
Poland’s talisman striker had gone five World Cup games without a goal, with his shock miss from the penalty spot mid-week against Mexico only adding to the pressure on his shoulders.
But deep into the second half against Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Lewandowski had a golden chance to score, and all the weight was lifted from his shoulders as he had the simple task of sliding the ball into the net to make it 2-0. to make. on the day.
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴
Robert Lewandowski finally has his World Cup goal 🇵🇱👏
Look how much that means to him 😢 pic.twitter.com/TTdOLH3ivS
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 26, 2022
Robert Lewandowski was moved to tears after scoring his first ever World Cup goal
The emotional striker can’t hold back tears after finally ending his World Cup goal-scoring drought
Lewandowski cries into the turf as his teammates celebrate with him
It all seemed too much for the Barcelona and former Bayern Munich striker, with the veteran seen sobbing after running to the corner with his arms outstretched and then remaining slumped on the pitch as teammates rushed to congratulate him. He got up, rubbed his face and blew a kiss to the crowd.
It was his first World Cup goal – and his 77th overall for Poland.
The 34-year-old also provided the opening goal in the 40th minute when he kept the ball in play after goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais’ first block, then put it back for Piotr Zielinski to knock in.
Al-Owais denied Lewandowski scoring a second goal late in the game.
Poland had been scrambling into the Education City Stadium for a long time as the Saudi team was pushed forward by enthusiastic fans in what appeared to be a home game.
The Barcelona attacker had a golden opportunity to score, which he duly exploited
Tearing Lewandowski celebrates his trademark celebration after scoring Poland’s second
The 34-year-old rubbed his face and then blew a kiss to the crowd after finally scoring his goal
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved Salem Al-Dawsari’s penalty at the end of the first half. He then blocked Mohammed Al-Burayk’s shot from the rebound.
Poland will play Argentina next, while Saudi Arabia will meet Mexico in their final Group C matches.
