FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia Sent Shock Waves Defeating Argentina 2-1: In the third day’s play, Saudi Arabia induced biggest upset in the history of FIFA World Cup by defeating among the most favorite 2-1.
Argentina (4-3-3, right to left): 23-E. Martinez (GK) — 26-Molina, 13-Romero (Martinez 59′), 19-Otamendi, 3-Tagliafico (Acuna 71′) — 7-De Paul, 5-Paredes (Fernandez 59′), 17-Gomez (Alvarez 71′) — 10-Messi, 22-Martinez, 11-Di Maria
Saudi Arabia (4-3-3, right to left): 21-Al-Owais (GK) — 12-Abdulhamid, 17-Tambakti, 5-Al-Boleahi, 13-Al-Shahrani — 9-Al-Buraikan 23-Kanno, 8-Al-Malki, 7-Al-Faraj (Al-Abid 45+4′), 10-Al-Dawsari — 11-Al-Shehri
How Saudi Arabia Defeated Argentina?
In the Group C fixture against Argentina, Saudi Arabia changed the fate to its favor in which its two players Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari stunned the world by scoring two goals within 5 minutes on Tuesday. Despite having the ball almost 70% of the time in their possession, Argentina could not breach the Saudi defense, and hence the punishment.
“We lost the game due to our mistakes, more than anything in the second half. These are details that make the difference and we must correct them.
“We should have scored more than one goal in the first half but this is a World Cup and now we have two finals left.
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina Captain)
Saudi Arabia has declared national holiday tomorrow after beating Argentina in a World Cup 2022 fixture.
No one could imagine this result today, as Argentina is at present the third-ranked team in FIFA rankings, with particularly Lionel Messi in the team. They are to date most favorites of all, but Saudi Arabia has truly sent the shock wave today to Argentina and its followers, fans, and well-wishers as Saudi Arabia is ranked 51. Truly, in five minutes of second-half brilliance Saudis have done it. Lionel Messi earlier converted the penalty in the 10th minute before Argentina were disallowed their three goals because of offside in the first half of the game. But it was only three minutes into the second half when Saleh Al-Shehri scored the goal levelling the score 1-1, and then came a stunner from Salem Al-Dawsari and that led to decisive victory over Argentina. Salem Al-Dawsari’s goal put Saudi Arabia ahead by 2-1. Moreover, they did not allow Argentina any further opportunities of scoring ensured there 2-1 memorable, spectacular, and historical win. It could be considered a greatest upset one can do to any team of such a repute and standing.
Unbeaten in their earlier 36 straight games heading at the time of joining this World Cup tournament Argentina initially took the lead after just 10 minutes when Lionel Messi converted the penalty spot into a goal.
However, the Saudi Arabia fought back in the second half and into three minutes of the game took the lead within 5 minutes and two quick-blazer goals coming from players like Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari. In more than 100-minute play, Argentina led by Herve Renard’s held on for over 40 minutes by Saudis resiliently thwarted any and every attempt to release the pressure and scoring further goals..
It was the end of the second half’s play, with PEEP of the whistle finally sparked scenes that sent shock waves to the football fraternity, particularly to Argentina and their fans around the world.
Earlier Argentina failed to maintain their first-half dominance and lead of 1-0, as they had three further goals, one for Messi and two for Lautaro Martinez, were not considered because they were declared offside.
Although Argentina tried to find a way back into the game again, Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais spectacularly saved attempts from Messi, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Julian Alvarez to seal this mgical win of the World Cup.
Goals timings in Saudi Arabia vs Argentina fixture
Lionel Messi (pen) — 10th min. (Argentina)
Saleh Al-Shehri — 48th min. (Saudi Arabia)
Salem Al-Dawsari — 53rd min. (Saudi Arabia)
Summary
As per the report nine of Saudi Arabia’s starters who played against Argentina today belong to a club called Al Hilal for which they play under the guidance of an Argentinian coach Ramon Diaz.
Argentina need to correct the mistakes and play in their characteristic style, tacts, and energy in the next game.
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