Robert Lewandowski is reduced to TEARS after he finally ends his World Cup scoring drought in his fifth game - days after missing a penalty against Mexico - as he doubles Poland's lead against Saudi Arabia
- Robert Lewandowski was reduced to tears after scoring his first World Cup goal
- The Poland captain scored his side's second goal in a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia
- Lewandowski, 34, had gone five World Cup games without scoring a goal
- He even missed a penalty in Poland's opening Group C game against Mexico
- But after scoring against Saudi Arabia, Lewandowski shed tears of joy in Doha
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An emotional Robert Lewandowski was reduced to tears on Saturday after he finally brought an end to his World Cup scoring drought - netting Poland's second goal in their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
Poland's talismanic striker had gone five World Cup games without a goal, with his shocking miss from the penalty spot in midweek against Mexico only adding to the pressure on his shoulders.
But deep into the second half against Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Lewandowski was presented with a golden chance to score, and all the weight on his shoulders was lifted as he had the simple job of slotting the ball into the net to make it 2-0 on the day.
![Robert Lewandowski was reduced to tears after scoring his first ever World Cup goal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/26/15/64962321-11472243-image-a-18_1669475028707.jpg)
Robert Lewandowski was reduced to tears after scoring his first ever World Cup goal
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The emotional striker can't hide his tears after finally ending his scoring drought at World Cups
![Lewandowski cries into the turf while his team-mates celebrate with him](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/26/15/64962427-11472243-image-a-29_1669476341639.jpg)
Lewandowski cries into the turf while his team-mates celebrate with him
It all appeared to be too much for the Barcelona and former Bayern Munich striker, with the veteran seen sobbing after he raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as team-mates rushed to congratulate him. He got up, rubbed his face, and blew a kiss to the crowd.
It was his first World Cup goal - and his 77th in total for Poland.
The 34-year-old also set up the opener in the 40th minute when he kept the ball in play after goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais' initial block, then laid it back for Piotr Zielinski to knock in.
Al-Owais denied Lewandowski from scoring a second goal late in the match.
Poland was scrambling for long periods at the Education City Stadium as the Saudi team was pushed forward by enthusiastic fans in what seemed like a home game.
![Barcelona forward was presented with a golden opportunity to score, which he duly converted](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/26/15/64962329-11472243-image-a-27_1669475461577.jpg)
Barcelona forward was presented with a golden opportunity to score, which he duly converted
![A teary-eyed Lewandowski performs his trademark celebration after netting Poland's second](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/26/15/64962729-11472243-image-a-30_1669476425290.jpg)
A teary-eyed Lewandowski performs his trademark celebration after netting Poland's second
![The 34-year-old rubbed his face and then blew a kiss to the crowd after finally getting his goal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/26/15/64962727-11472243-image-a-33_1669476474972.jpg)
The 34-year-old rubbed his face and then blew a kiss to the crowd after finally getting his goal
Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved Salem Al-Dawsari's penalty at the end of the first half. He then blocked Mohammed Al-Burayk's shot from the rebound.
Poland will next face Argentina, while Saudi Arabia will meet Mexico in their last Group C games.
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