Summary

  • Use icon at the top of page for BBC Radio 5 Live radio commentary from the Education City Stadium, Qatar

  • RESULT: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia - Piotr Zielinski gives Poles the lead against the run of play. Wojciech Szczesny makes double penalty save before Robert Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal

  • Poland drew their opening game 0-0 against Mexico

  • Four games on Saturday: Tunisia 0-1 Australia, Poland v Saudi Arabia (13:00), France v Denmark (16:00), Argentina v Mexico (19:00)

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  1. 'Poland can't find Lewandowski'published at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Robert Lewandowski will fight his corner when the ball gets to him but it's all about supplying him from the wings.

    It's not complicated; it's simple stuff - but Poland haven't had enough possession to do it yet.

    You're looking at Kanno and saying "go for it - you've had a shot already." Saudi Arabia look very good on the break.

  2. Postpublished at 30 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    This is better from Poland. They've managed to get their foot on the ball and pass it around a bit and take some of the sting out of Saudi Arabia.

    However, part of that success comes from Robert Lewandowski dropping in the right-back position.

    He almost gets in over the top to be fair, but it is snuffed out by Saudi.

  3. Postpublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Referee Wilton Sampaio shows a yellow card to Grzegorz Krychowiak of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar.Image source, Getty Images

    Poland are the first side to receive as many as three yellow cards in the opening 20 minutes of a World Cup match since Italy against Mexico in 2002 (9 mins).

  4. Postpublished at 28 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    The Saudi Arabia assistant coach has been shown a yellow card now.

    That's five and counting.

  5. OFF THE LINE!published at 27 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    So close to the opener!

    The corner is met by Krystian Bielik and he powers a header towards goal.

    Fortunately for Saudi Saleh Al Shehri is in the way and glances it over the bar.

    The keeper may have had it covered behind him to be fair.

  6. 'No sign of Saudi Arabia weakening'published at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Glik didn't look very good just now but he got the header in. Before that, he had his hands all over the man he was marking.

    I'm looking down at Saudi Arabia and saying "can you keep that going?" There's no sign of that weakening - they're getting stronger.

    Poland look lumpen. I expected more, but I'm not sure why - they didn't look particularly good against Mexico.

  7. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Matty Cash does really well to retrieve a loose ball and win Poland a corner.

    This might be their best chance of a goal at the moment.

  8. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Poland just can't get out at the moment. Every time they try and clear it is either blocked or it comes straight back.

    We talk about Robert Lewandowski not scoring in four World Cup games, but he has had zero service so far. Absolutely zero.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

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    Abdulhalim Said: If only England could play like Saudi Arabia yesterday - even with a goalless draw, it would have felt like a win.

    Issa Hatibu: Nice football from Saudi Arabians. Who knew we'd say this?

  10. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21 mins

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    This referee likes a card.

    Abdulelah Al Malki is into the book after protesting about a decision. He'll miss their final group game against Mexico now too.

    He might have a point as Matty Cash's elbow catches Mohammed Al Burayk in the neck region.

    Risky from Cash considering he's on a yellow already.

  11. 'Frustration for Poland'published at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Poland vs Saudi ArabiaImage source, Getty Images

    It's really surprising how little Poland have offered - very, very little.

    When the other team are quicker, sharper and more up for it, it will get frustrating for Poland.

  12. YELLOW CARDpublished at 20 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Poland are rattled here. They can't get their foot on the ball or build any momentum whatsoever.

    Arkadiusz Milik is the third Polish player in the book in the last five minutes for a needless tug back deep in the Saudi half.

  13. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    The resulting free-kick is collected easily by Wojciech Szczesny.

    That's a bit of a waste from Saudi.

  14. 'Brilliant play from Kanno'published at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Kanno has left a whole bunch of players in his wake. There must have been four of them trying to stop him - it was brilliant play in the midfield. He's made the break and still had the wherewithal to get his shot on target with real power.

    Saudi Arabia finished the game with some really good chances against Argentina and they've finished this game just as well.

  15. YELLOW CARDpublished at 17 mins

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    Talking of Matty Cash.

    He joins his mate in the book after a late tackle on Salem Al Dawsari.

    I suspect we'll see Saudi target him even more now.

  16. Postpublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia really are looking to get in down the left in the early stages. As mentioned earlier, Matty Cash is being kept very busy at right-back for Poland.

    Saudi Arabia attacking thirdsImage source, Opta
  17. YELLOW CARDpublished at 15 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    First booking of the game.

    Jakub Kiwior tries to snap in infront of Saleh Al Shehri but is late and brings down the Saudi forward.

    Cue loud whistles from the Saudi-heavy crowd.

  18. GREAT SAVE!published at 13 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Poland's goalmouth from overheadImage source, Getty Images

    Brilliant from Wojciech Szczesny.

    Saudi Arabia attack down the right and it is laid back for Mohammed Kanno on the right-hand side of the area.

    He whips towards goal and former Arsenal keeper Szczesny tips it over the bar.

    The corner comes to nothing.

  19. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Every time Saudi Arabia attack or put in a tackle there is a huge volume of noise. There is an immense clapping chant going on at the moment.

    Robert Lewandowski thinks he's through on goal but the referee has blown up for a foul against Matty Cash.

    We're yet to see a real chance.

  20. 'Poland have to survive this'published at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2022

    Poland 0-0 Saudi Arabia

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The Poles aren't enjoying this. It feels like a home game for Saudi Arabia. Poland have to survive this for 15-to-20 minutes, and then they can build themselves into the game.

    I think the referee enjoys being on camera.