Argentina’s ahead Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after the World Cup match vs Saudi Arabia.© AFP
In one of many greatest upsets within the FIFA World Cup historical past, Saudi Arabia shocked two-time champions Argentina 2-1 on the Lusail Stadium, Qatar. Lionel Messi’s objective from the spot offered Argentina the lead solely within the tenth minute of the sport, however Saleh Al-Shehri’s objective within the forty eighth minute introduced the match within the stability. Salem Aldawsari then scored within the 53rd minute to see his aspect getting nearer to a surprising victory. The scoreline remained unchanged for the remaining a part of the sport and Saudi Arabia emerged triumphant.
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Enjoying a dangerous excessive line of defense, the athletic Saudi Arabian aspect rode on its luck within the first half when thrice Argentina had the ball within the internet, solely to be denied by offside calls on all events.
However in a chaotic begin to the second half, the Saudi Arabians swarmed throughout Lionel Scaloni’s workforce and scored twice because the Arab nation beat the South Individuals for the primary time in 5 makes an attempt.
(With AFP Inputs)
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