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Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Group C Football match highlights latest updates, match scorecard.
Lionel Messi's Argentina are all set to square off against Robert Lewandowski's Poland in the final round of Group C in FIFA World Cup 2022 on Thursday, for a place in the round of 16. Messi's Argentina endured a defeat against Saudi Arabia in their first match, but bounced back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Mexico.
They are currently second in Group C, but face a daunting prospect in Poland, who are currently leading the group with 4 points, and Lewandowski would certainly fancy the chance of eliminating Messi and Co.
In the other Group C match, Saudi Arabia, who are level on points with Argentina will square off against Mexico, with both sides needing a win to progress into the round of 16.
All four teams are in contention for the knockout rounds, but only two teams can progress. All eyes will be on the two forward, Messi and Lewandowski.
Nothing but a win will do the job for Argentina who cannot afford any more slip-ups, whereas, even a draw will be enough to take Lewandowski's Poland through. Saudi Arabia will be hoping to repeat the heroics of their opening group game to further hurt a Mexican side that would be low on confidence.
It's all to play for in Group C with two mouth-watering games and with the whole of world supporting Messi in perhaps his final World Cup appearance, can the great man keep his dream alive?
With that the round of 16 fixture for the first 8 teams was finalised as Lionel Messi's Argentina top Group C, and they will face off against Australia. Robert Lewandowski's Poland lost 2-0 to Argentina but still progress on goal difference and they will face the daunting prospect of France in the round of 16.
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FT - Full time in the match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico, and there was a dramatic finish. Mexico conceded right at the death which took their goal-difference in negative, hence they win against Saudi Arabia 2-1 but still bow out on goal difference.
FT - Mexico 2-1 Saudi Arabia
95' - Suadi Arabia scored right at the death to break whatever little hope Mexico had of advancing to the knockouts but in the end, they were eliminated from the tournament on goal difference. Mexico win, but still bow out on goa difference.
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico
FT - Full time in the match between Poland and Argentina and it's Leo Messi's Argentina who progress to the round of 16 after beating Robert Lewandowski's Poland 2-0. Mac Allister, and Julian Alvarez scored to give their side a huge lifeline as they go through.
Poland 0-2 Argentina
As it stands, Poland are progressing into the round of 16, on a better disciplinary record. Yes, you read that right, Poland and Mexico have scored 2 goals, they have each conceded 2 goals and they played out a 0-0 draw. Nothing to separate them except yellow cards.
67' - Julian Alvarez scores a fabulous goal, and puts Argentina two goals to the good. And what it does to the group as well, is that Poland and Mexico are now level on goal scores, and goals conceded which means, the team that will progress will be decided by - yellow cards, and Poland are heading to round of 16 by this aspect.
Argentina 2-0 Poland
52' - A sublime free-kick from Chavez, which puts Mexico on the verge, they need just ONE, more goal. It's a stunning free-kick from Chavez, a good 25 yards out, beats the keeper and gives his side the belief. Can they do it?
Mexico 2-0 Saudi Arabia
47' - What a start to both games, Mexico have also taken the lead against Saudi Arabia, Henry Martin scores to put his side on the driving seat. After a goalless first half in both games, Argentina and Mexico are leading their respective fixtures. Drama!
Mexico 1-0 Saudi Arabia
47' - Argentina have taken the lead against Poland, what a start to the second half as Alexic Mac Allister scores to break the deadlock and put his side in the lead. They are now, currently, leading Group C as it stands.
Poland 0-1 Argentina
Half time - It's half time at Lusail and it's been a match filled with drama between Saudi Araba and Mexico. Both teams have been on the verge of scoring but couldn't disturb the scorers. It's still 0-0 and the scoreline doesn't help either team.
HT - Saudi Arabia 0-0 Mexico
HT - Half time in the match between Poland and Argentina and after Lionel Messi missed a penalty, the match is still tied at 0-0. It has been an entertaining half, with chances at both ends, although Messi's side have dominated much, the Polish team are keeping them at bay. As it stands, Argentina and Poland are going through to round of 16.
HT - Argentina 0-0 Poland
39' - A massive moment in Poland vs Argentina game as Lionel Messi earned a penalty, Szczesny was penalised, referee awarded the spot kick but the goalkeeper denied Messi to keep the match at 0-0. What drama!
Poland 0-0 Argentina
27' - An all-action frantic start in both games of Group C. The earlier two games today in Group D were both goalless before the first half, but these games don't like they will end goalless as all four teams have created plenty of chances. Argentina are dominating against Poland, while Saudi Arabia have somehow kept Mexico at bay.
1' - And we're underway in Group C's two blockbuster fixtures, Argentina vs Poland, Mexico vs Saudi Arabia, there can only be two teams who make it into the round of 16. Who's it gonna be? We will find out in 90 minutes.
Kick-off to come up shortly as Messi's Argentina lock horns with Lewandowski's Poland for a place in the round of 16. Saudi Arabia will take on Mexico in the other Group C clash. Stay tuned as live action will get underway shortly.
For those who need a reminder, Poland are top of Group C, Argentina are second, Saudi Arabia are third and Mexico are fourth. Here's what each of the aforementioned teams need to do to secure a place in the round of 16.
The team news is out for Saudi Arabia and Mexico:
Saudi Arabia XI (4-1-4-1): Al-Owais; Al-Tambakti, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Amri, Abdulhamid; Al-Hassan; Al-Dawsari, Kanno, Al-Ghanam, Al-Buraikan; Al-Shehri.
Mexico XI (4-3-3): Ochoa; Gallardo, Moreno, Montes, Sanchez; Chavez, Alvarez, Pineda; Vega, Lozano, Martin
The lineups are out for Argentina and Mexico:
Poland XI (4-4-1-1): Szczesny; Bereszynski, Glik, Kiwior, Cash; Frankowski, Bielik, Krychowiak, Zielinski; Swiderski; Lewandowski
Argentina XI (4-3-3): Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez, Di María
All the eyes will be on the battle between Messi and Lewandowski in the Poland v Argentina game. There will be a cracking contest between Saudi Arabia and Mexico as well, it's going to be a lot of drama.
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