World Cup 2022: Lewandowski's surprising statement: I knew he was going to save my penalty

In Poland's defeat against France, Robert Lewandowski managed to make up for the result with a goal from the penalty spot.

It was close to being an embarrassing moment, as at first Lloris saved the penalty.

However, there was an intrusion into the area and the French goalkeeper also moved off his line, so the Venezuelan referee, Jesus Valenzuela, ordered a retake.

The striker had his revenge and scored another World Cup goal.

He was saved by a mistake

In the first instance, the forward jumped up to three times before taking the penalty that Lloris saved.

At once the referee asked for a retake, then on the replay it was seen how several French players invaded the area before Lewandowski shot.

The French goalkeeper was also two steps off his line.

Then on the second attempt he fired home. Lloris dived to the same side, but this time Lewandowski shifted his aim.

After the match the Pole gave some curious statements.

"I didn't kick well, I already knew he was going to save it," Lewandowski admitted.

"But in the end, I scored and I think we deserved this goal, both me and my teammates, because we tried.

"It was a very difficult game for us against the current world champions."

Will Lewandowski play in another World Cup?

At 34, Lewandowski is unclear whether he will continue with the national team.

"You need joy in the game. It's important for the future. When we play defensively there is no such joy," he continued.

"When we try to attack it's different. There are factors that can influence my decision to continue playing for Poland."

Lewandowski has 78 goals for Poland and is the eighth-highest scorer in the history of international football, surpassing Pele.

At Qatar 2022 he scored two goals and missed a penalty against Mexico, which was saved by Guillermo Ochoa.

Physically he has the ability to continue playing at international level and even more so if he stays at a top-level club like Barcelona.

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