Mexico vs Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights

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Mexico vs Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights
Mexico vs Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights

Poland had the best opportunity to win all three points when Lewandowski was hauled down in the area by Hector Moreno, and a penalty was awarded following a VAR review. Mexico were the more dangerous team in a match devoid of actual attacking quality, but Poland had the best chance to win all three points.

Lewandowski got up after being knocked down, but his weak penalty effort was saved by the World Cup record-setting 37-year-old goalie, Ochoa.

Mexico’s players and fans were inspired by Ochoa’s heroics, but they weren’t able to turn that into a win. Both countries are now behind Group C leaders Saudi Arabia, who shocked Argentina earlier on Tuesday, after just one game.

Ochoa’s Brilliant Save

Alexis Vega leaped at the back post and sent a header bouncing inches wide, giving Mexico a narrow advantage in the cagey first quarter and the game’s first opportunity.

Soon after, Wojciech Szczesny was driven off his position by Jesus Gallardo’s dash into the area, but Poland’s defense was on hand when the ball ricocheted beyond the Polish goalkeeper.

The game picked up after the interval following a dull first period. Within seven minutes of the restart, Hirving Lozano’s long-range dipping shot forced Wojciech Szczesny into action before a VAR intervention gave Poland the opportunity to break the deadlock.

Lewandowski was deemed to have been knocked down in the area by Moreno, and despite Mexican protests, a penalty was granted. However, goalkeeper Ochoa produced a fantastic save to prevent Poland’s all-time greatest scorer from scoring his first World Cup goal from 12 yards.

The stage was created for Mexico to go forward and grab the victory, but they were unable to do so, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw after the first night.

Mexico vs Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights
Mexico vs Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights

Another Draw From Mexico

Group C was completely opened up by Argentina’s shocking loss to Saudi Arabia earlier on Tuesday, but Mexico and Poland appeared to be encouraged to play it safe when they faced off in Doha as a result of that outcome.

Mexico had more shots and possession, but they never really threatened to score, which has been a common trend in recent seasons.

While Vega, who started on the left of Mexico’s front three, is their best scorer so far in 2022 with just four goals, Gerardo Martino’s team has only scored 18 goals in its 18 games.

Mexico also failed to impress during the CONCACAF qualification, finishing second in the eight-team group with 17 goals and eight goals against in 14 games.

Mexico has now gone three games without scoring at the World Cup after their goalless stalemate with Poland continued an unfortunate World Cup trend.

The match against Argentina on Saturday would be the ideal opportunity for Mexico to find their shooting form. In addition to greatly increasing their chances of making it to the round of 16, Martino’s team will also likely eliminate one of the tournament favorites if they can defeat his former employers.

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