Poland Goalkeeper Szczęsny Aims Subtle Dig at Saudi Arabia After Heroic Save, Says He Wants to Face the Best

• Poland shot-stopper has announced his readiness to square off against Lionel Messi's Argentina in their final group game
• The 32-year-old goalkeeper produced an unreal penalty double save as Poland edged Saudi Arabia at the Education City Stadium on Saturday
• He first denied Salem Al-Dossari from the spot and then produced a brilliant finger-tipped save on the rebound, sending Mohammed Al Buraik’s shot over the bar

Wojciech Szczęsny's remarkable double save from the penalty spot proved crucial as Poland dispatched Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 26.

Szczęsny proved to be a barrier against Saudi Arabia, who posted perhaps the biggest upset at the World Cup with a comeback win over favourites Argentina in their opening game.

His sharp reflexes and great anticipation proved instrumental in saving a second-half penalty from Salem Al-Dawsari and then produced a stupendous block from a Mohammed Al-Burayk follow-up.

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Following his match-winning saves, Szczęsny revealed his readiness to come face-to-face against a Lionel Messi-led Argentina in their final group game.

“One plays at the World Cup to face the best in the World and with all the respect due to Saudi Arabians, I want to face the best,” said Szczesny as quoted by Football Italia.

He added: “Argentina have many strong footballers, Lautaro is a great player, but Inter and Juventus have nothing to do with it. We are here with our national teams and we’ll do everything to get a good result. I can’t wait to play this game, I’d play tomorrow.

“I’m not saying I’d play for a draw, but I’d settle for a 0-0.”

Szczęsny saves the day

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was Poland's hero as he pulled off a breathtaking double save to keep his country in contention against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup on Saturday.

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Robert Lewandowski finally scored the first World Cup goal of his distinguished career but it was the 32-year-old goalkeeper who preserved Poland's hard-fought lead in a tense Group C game and paved the way for a crucial 2-0 win.

Szczesny's sensational reflex stop from Mohammed Al-Burayk after the Juventus 'keeper had parried Salem Al-Dawsari's spot kick was potentially the save of the tournament so far.