Match report

Mexico Draws Even with Poland in World Cup Clash (0-0)

Mexico
Mexico
0–0
FT
Poland
Poland
Nov 22, 2022

Mexico held their ground against Poland in a closely fought encounter during their Group C clash of the FIFA World Cup. Both teams were keen to secure early points but ended up in a deadlock despite several chances and tense moments, including a controversial penalty call that was ultimately confirmed by VAR.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Mexico 0–0 Poland
  • • Yellow Cards: Jorge Sánchez (29'), Héctor Moreno (56') for Mexico; Przemysław Frankowski (76') for Poland
  • • Substitutions: Mexico – H. Martín, H. Herrera, A. Vega; Poland – N. Zalewski, Szymański, P. Zielinski

Lineups

Mexico

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Ochoa (G)
  • 19 J. Sánchez (D)
  • 3 C. Montes (D)
  • 15 H. Moreno (M)
  • 23 J. Gallardo (D)
  • 16 H. Herrera (M)
  • 4 E. Álvarez (D)
  • 24 L. Chávez (M)
  • 22 H. Lozano (F)
  • 20 H. Martín (F)
  • 10 A. Vega (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Jiménez
  • 8 C. Rodríguez
  • 21 U. Antuna
  • 5 J. Vásquez
  • 18 A. Guardado
  • 17 O. Pineda
  • 2 N. Araújo
  • 11 R. Funes Mori
  • 12 R. Cota
  • 25 R. Alvarado
  • 1 A. Talavera
  • 14 É. Gutiérrez
  • 7 L. Romo
  • 6 G. Arteaga
  • 26 K. Álvarez

Poland

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 18 B. Bereszyński (D)
  • 15 K. Glik (M)
  • 14 J. Kiwior (M)
  • 2 M. Cash (D)
  • 13 J. Kamiński (M)
  • 10 G. Krychowiak (D)
  • 19 S. Szymański (M)
  • 21 N. Zalewski (M)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 K. Bielik
  • 24 P. Frankowski
  • 7 A. Milik
  • 26 M. Skóraś
  • 3 A. Jędrzejczyk
  • 17 S. Żurkowski
  • 11 K. Grosicki
  • 23 K. Piątek
  • 4 M. Wieteska
  • 22 K. Grabara
  • 5 J. Bednarek
  • 12 Ł. Skorupski
  • 25 R. Gumny
  • 16 K. Świderski
  • 8 D. Szymański

Timeline

  1. Mexico
    29' Mexico Card · Yellow Card
    Jorge Sánchez

    Foul

  2. Poland
    46' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Zalewski · On: K. Bielik
  3. Poland
    55' Poland Var · Penalty confirmed
    R. Lewandowski
  4. Mexico
    56' Mexico Card · Yellow Card
    Héctor Moreno

    Foul

  5. Mexico
    71' Mexico subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Martín · On: R. Jiménez
  6. Mexico
    71' Mexico subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Herrera · On: C. Rodríguez
  7. Poland
    72' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: Przemysław Frankowski
  8. Poland
    76' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    Przemysław Frankowski

    Foul

  9. Mexico
    84' Mexico subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Vega · On: U. Antuna
  10. Poland
    87' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: Arkadiusz Milik

Match Stats

Stat Mexico Poland
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 83% 71%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 488 322
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 407 228
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 55th Minute - The match took a pivotal turn when VAR confirmed a penalty for Poland’s Robert Lewandowski, but the striker failed to convert from the spot after his attempt was saved by Mexico's goalkeeper.
  • ▸ 71st Minute - Mexico made two simultaneous substitutions with H. Martín and H. Herrera entering the game, which seemed to stabilize their midfield and defense.