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Close shave: Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski in explosion drama

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

Poland's World Cup qualifier against Romania was halted for close to 10 minutes after Robert Lewandowski was almost struck by what appeared to be a flare thrown from the crowd.

The object exploded close to the Bayern Munich striker as Poland were preparing to defend a corner in the second half in Bucharest.

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