Lewandowski ends World Cup duck as Szczesny saves penalty in boost for Messi

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ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI ended his World Cup duck to fire Poland to an all-important three points against Saudi Arabia.

But he had goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to thank for his heroics by saving a penalty.

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Robert Lewandowski grabbed his first World Cup goalCredit: EPA
Piotr Zielinski fired into the roof of the net to break the deadlock

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Piotr Zielinski fired into the roof of the net to break the deadlockCredit: Reuters
Wojciech Szczesny got down brilliantly to make a superb double save from the penalty

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Wojciech Szczesny got down brilliantly to make a superb double save from the penaltyCredit: AFP

Piotr Zielinski opened the scoring on 39 minutes, getting the rebound from Lewandowski’s strike.

Szczesny then produced a stunning double save from the spot to keep Poland in front.

And after changing his boots at half-time, Lewandowski got in on the World Cup act by picking the pocket of dawdling defender Abdulelah Al Malki and slotting home in emotional scenes.

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