Lewandowski has scored hundreds of goals in his career but few were more significant than his 82nd minute strike against Saudi Arabia that 'fulfilled a childhood dream'
“The older I get, the more emotional I get,” Lewandowski reflected afterwards, clutching the player of the match trophy that appears to be the sole preserve of the tournament’s superstars.
“My emotions were so strong during the national anthem and I’m not sure why,” he said. “During the game, after I scored, everything I had inside, all those dreams from my early childhood were fulfilled and it was so significant. I was aware it might be my last World Cup and I wanted to make sure that I have scored in one.”
It was a role reversal for this excellent Saudi Arabia side, backed by a hefty contingent of mainly young, enthusiastic and raucous supporters who made the short, one hour hop from Qatar’s neighbouring emirate.came after soaking up almost constant first half pressure from one of the World Cup’s favoured sides, here they had control but no cutting edge.
It came at such a pivotal juncture in the match, with Saudi Arabia pressing all the time, enabling his side to earn a 2-0 victory that gives them a golden opportunity to reach the last 16.
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