Poland 2-0 Sweden Highlights: Robert Lewandowski and Poland book their place in the FIFA World Cup as Ibrahimovic & Co. are KNOCKED OUT in a 2-0 defeat

Poland 2-0 Sweden Highlights: Poland beat Sweden to qualify for 2022 World Cup – Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski sent Poland to a 2-0 playoff victory over Sweden, sealing World Cup qualification. Bayern Munich star Lewandowski beat Robin Olsen from the penalty spot before Piotr Zielinksi produced a composed finish to secure the hosts’ spot in Qatar as Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s hopes of appearing at what would surely have been a final World Cup were dashed. Follow InsideSport.IN for more World Cup 2022 updates.

Poland 2-0 Sweden Highlights: Robert Lewandowski and Poland book their place in the FIFA World Cup as Ibrahimovic & Co. are KNOCKED OUT in a 2-0 defeat

Sweden offered promise in the first half. Emil Forsberg placed an early shot too close to Wojciech Szczesny and Jan Bednarek blocked Dejan Kulusevski’s effort. Zlatan Ibrahimovic came on with 11 minutes remaining but only had three touches as Sweden missed out on a World Cup for the third time out of the last four tournaments.

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Poland 2-0 Sweden Highlights: Robert Lewandowski and Poland qualify for the World Cup 2022

Second half goals from Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski helped Poland beat Sweden 2-0 and qualify for this winter’s World Cup. It was pelting down with rain in Chorzów as Poland, after getting a bye to this round, were hoping to use home advantage to help them claim a World Cup place.

Poland 2-0 Sweden Highlights: Robert Lewandowski and Poland book their place in the FIFA World Cup as Ibrahimovic & Co. KNOCKED OUT in a 2-0 defeat

Poland managed only one attempt on target during a tame first-half performance but needed just four minutes to hit the front after the break as Poland were quickly given a penalty as Gregorz Krychowiak was fouled inside the area which Lewandowski dispatched.

Szczesny made a stunning close-range save to again deny Forsberg, but Zielinski wrapped up the win when he robbed Marcus Danielson and slotted in after 72 minutes, sparking wild scenes of celebration in Chorzow.

Poland 2-0 Sweden Highlights: Robert Lewandowski and Poland book their place in the FIFA World Cup as Ibrahimovic & Co. KNOCKED OUT in a 2-0 defeat

Poland 2-0 Sweden Highlights: Robert Lewandowski and Poland book their place in the FIFA World Cup as Ibrahimovic & Co. are KNOCKED OUT in a 2-0 defeat