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Lewandowski record helps Poland qualify for 2018 World Cup

Published: 08 Oct 2017 - 09:09 pm | Last Updated: 24 Nov 2021 - 08:59 pm
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AFP

Warsaw: Robert Lewandowski scored a European qualifying record 16th goal as Poland defeated Montenegro 4-2 in Warsaw on Sunday to earn a spot at next year's World Cup finals.

Poland led 2-0 before Montenegro hit back to level with seven minutes to play, but Lewandowski put the hosts back in front before a late own goal from Filip Stojkovic sealed victory.