Controversy in Szczesny penalty: Poland’s goalkeeper took the lead during Saudi Arabia’s shot

Saudi Arabia had a clear opportunity to get the tie against Poland in the final minutes of the first half of the match valid for group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. However, goalkeeper Szczesny became a figure by saving the penalty, but was armed a polemic.

At 42′, Krystian Bielik committed a foul on Saleh Al Shehri in the box, but Wilton Sampaio decided that the match would continue. However, he was called from the VAR to carefully review the play and the judge came. So, after checking the action, he called a foul.

Instantly, Salem Al-Dawsari grabbed the ball and fired, but Szczesny saved it. Then, Mohammed Al-Breik finished off and, again, the goalkeeper returned to save his colors. For those great actions, he was congratulated by his other classmates.

Although, the controversy arose because the goalkeeper stepped forward a few millimeters during the player’s penalty. However, the judge allowed the game to continue and, for now, Poland is adding its first three points in group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Poland vs. Saudi Arabia: previous

Led by the experienced coach Hervé Renard, the Saudi representative delivered the first big surprise of the World Cup: a 2-1 win against favorites Argentina. With that psychic injection, the ‘Halcones’ will look for a pass to the round of 16. Meanwhile, Czeslaw Michniewicz’s team barely drew 0-0 against Mexico.

A victory will install Saudi Arabia in the round of 16. For the second match of the competition, the French strategist Renard must make changes to the eleventh due to the injury and subsequent surgery of Yasir Al-Shahrani, who would be replaced by Mohamed Al-Burayk. In addition, Salman Al-Faraj ended up feeling against the Argentines and is doubtful.

On his side, Lewandowski had the option of three points at his feet, but the scorer missed a penalty. Undoubtedly, the clearest in Poland that generated little danger in the goal of Poland. In this sense, the coach Michniewicz can introduce Arkadiusz Milik in the eleven to have better volume on offense.