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FIFA World Cup 2022

Messi misses penalty as Poland hold Argentina scoreless at halftime

Reuters, Doha

Thu Dec 1, 2022 01:51 AM Last update on: Thu Dec 1, 2022 01:54 AM

Poland's Wojciech Szczesny saves a penalty from Argentina's Lionel Messi. Photo: Reuters

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved a Lionel Messi penalty as Argentina dominated the first 45 minutes of their World Cup Group C clash at Stadium 974 but have nothing to show for it with the halftime score 0-0.

With Mexico and Saudi Arabia also goalless in the other game in the group, as things stand Poland will top the pool with five points and meet Australia in the last 16, while Argentina will finish second and take on champions France in the next round.