Match report

Argentina Secures Win Over Poland With 2-0 Victory in World Cup

Poland
Poland
0–2
FT
Argentina
Argentina
Nov 30, 2022

Argentina secured a crucial 2-0 win over Poland in their FIFA World Cup Group C showdown. Lionel Messi's penalty confirmation set the stage for Argentina's dominance as Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez scored decisive goals to ensure victory.

Key Facts

  • • Argentina defeated Poland 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup Group C match.
  • • Lionel Messi confirmed a penalty, leading to Argentina's first goal by Mac Allister (46').
  • • Julián Álvarez scored the second goal for Argentina at minute 67'.
  • • Poland made several substitutions but could not break through Argentina’s defense.

Lineups

Poland

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 2 M. Cash (D)
  • 15 K. Glik (D)
  • 14 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 18 B. Bereszyński (D)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 6 K. Bielik (M)
  • 10 G. Krychowiak (M)
  • 24 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
  • 16 K. Świderski (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Skóraś
  • 13 J. Kamiński
  • 8 D. Szymański
  • 3 A. Jędrzejczyk
  • 23 K. Piątek
  • 21 N. Zalewski
  • 4 M. Wieteska
  • 7 A. Milik
  • 5 J. Bednarek
  • 25 R. Gumny
  • 19 S. Szymański
  • 22 K. Grabara
  • 12 Ł. Skorupski
  • 11 K. Grosicki
  • 17 S. Żurkowski

Argentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martínez (G)
  • 26 N. Molina (D)
  • 13 C. Romero (D)
  • 19 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 8 M. Acuña (D)
  • 7 R. De Paul (M)
  • 24 E. Fernández (M)
  • 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 11 Á. Di María (F)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 J. Álvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 3 N. Tagliafico
  • 22 Lautaro Martínez
  • 6 G. Pezzella
  • 16 T. Almada
  • 18 G. Rodríguez
  • 21 P. Dybala
  • 14 E. Palacios
  • 15 Á. Correa
  • 17 P. Gómez
  • 12 G. Rulli
  • 25 Lisandro Martínez
  • 4 G. Montiel
  • 2 J. Foyth
  • 1 F. Armani

Timeline

  1. Argentina
    38' Argentina Var · Penalty confirmed
    L. Messi
  2. Poland
    46' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Swiderski · On: M. Skóraś
  3. Poland
    46' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Przemysław Frankowski · On: J. Kaminski
  4. Argentina
    46' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mac Allister · Assist: N. Molina
  5. Argentina
    49' Argentina Card · Yellow Card
    M. Acuña

    Foul

  6. Argentina
    59' Argentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Á. Di María · On: Leandro Paredes
  7. Argentina
    59' Argentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Acuña · On: N. Tagliafico
  8. Poland
    62' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Bielik · On: D. Szymański
  9. Argentina
    67' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez · Assist: E. Fernandez
  10. Poland
    72' Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Bereszynski · On: A. Jedrzejczyk
  11. Poland
    78' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    Grzegorz Krychowiak

    Foul

  12. Argentina
    79' Argentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: L. Martinez
  13. Argentina
    79' Argentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: Germán Pezzella
  14. Poland
    83' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Grzegorz Krychowiak · On: K. Piątek
  15. Argentina
    84' Argentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: T. Almada

Match Stats

Stat Poland Argentina
Fouls 6 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 92%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 23
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 317 868
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 0 12
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 27% 73%
Accurate Passes 245 800
Shots Inside Box 2 20
Saves 9 0
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The confirmation of Messi's penalty and Mac Allister's subsequent goal in the 46th minute shifted momentum firmly towards Argentina.
  • ▸ Julián Álvarez's second goal at minute 67' solidified Argentina's control over the match, ending Poland’s hopes for a comeback.