Saleh Al-Shehri of Saudi Arabia commemorates with his group mates after scoring an objective to make it 1-1 throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match in between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium on November 22, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
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Saudi Arabia produced among the best upsets in World Cup history as Salem Al-Dawsari’s spectacular solo effort protected a 2-1 triumph over Argentina in Group C at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Time stalled as Al-Dawsari plucked the ball out from the sky and turned within 2 Argentina protectors prior to curling his surface beyond the reach of Aston Villa protector Emiliano Martinez, producing among the greatest minutes of any World Cup finals.
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Lionel Messi had actually offered among the pre-tournament favourites the lead from the charge area after a controversial VAR choice (10) however Saleh Al-Shehri levelled simply 3 minutes into the 2nd duration to establish an almighty upset.
The result ended Argentina’s 36- video game unbeaten run, extending back to beat versus Brazil 3 years ago however this was the best day in Saudi Arabian football history.
La Albiceleste last lost their opening World Cup group video game in 1990 – versus Cameroon – however they went on to reach the last where they lost to Germany however that will be of little alleviation to the South Americans today following defeat to the country ranked 51 st in world football.
