Analysis-Soccer-Joy and relief as Lewandowski finally breaks his World Cup duck

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Poland v Saudi Arabia - Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - November 26, 2022 Poland's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal as Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Owais reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) - The tears welling in the eyes of Robert Lewandowski after he struck the goal that sealed Poland's victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday showed the immense weight on his shoulders from having never scored in a World Cup.

After dispossessing Abdulelah Al-Malki and slotting home eight minutes from the end for an unexpected 2-0 win, Poland's most prolific marksman dived to the ground and team mates piled on top of him as they all celebrated Lewandowski finally breaking his World Cup duck.