Poland under pressure ahead of tie against confident Saudi


Staying sharp: Robert Lewandowski at Poland’s training session ahead of their match against Saudi Arabia today. — Reuters

CONTRASTING moods will accompany Poland and Saudi Arabia into their World Cup Group C clash today, with all the pressure on the Poles after they started with a disappointing goalless draw while the Saudis shocked Argentina.

Saudi Arabia stunned the world by beating the Argentines 2-1 on Tuesday and could upset the odds again against a Poland side who fluffed their lines versus Mexico when Robert Lewandowski, who has never scored at a World Cup, missed a penalty.

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