In an unexpected performance, Saudi Arabia has defeated World Cup favourites Argentina 2-1 in a display of tenacity at the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Argentina’s 36-match unbeaten streak also ended in absolutely stunning fashion on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup. The Saudis scored twice in a six-minute span to start the second half and take the lead after a first-half goal.
After a dominant first half, Argentina failed to secure all three points after having two goals cancelled before the half time whistle. Seven time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, scored the only goal of the match for his side through a penalty in the first ten minutes of the match.
Meanwhile, both Messi and Lautaro Martinez had their goals cancelled after a VAR intervention for offsides in the build up.
The Saudi Arabia side turned the game around immediately after the second half resumed with Saleh Alshehri’s goal, 48′, leveling up with Argentina and Saleh Aldawsari’s 53rd minute winning goal.
Saudi Arabia’s keeper, in an impressive performance, stopped all possible goals from the opposition up until the final minutes.
