Argentina vs Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Lionel Messi's Argentina Shocked As Saudi Arabia Win 2-1
FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Highlights: Lionel Messi's Argentina stumbled to a shock 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup, Highlights: Lionel Messi's Argentina stumbled to a shock 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia and hence their tournament started on the worst note possible. Just minutes into the second half, Saudi Arabia scored a stunning equaliser through Saleh Al Shehri and then Salem Al Dawsari doubled the lead for his side, courtesy of a brilliant solo goal. Earlier in the first half, Lionel Messi opened the scoring from the spot after VAR intervention saw Argentina earn a penalty against Saudi Arabia. Both Messi and Lautaro Martinez have seen multiple goals being denied by offside flags. Credit to Saudi Arabia for not letting the game go out of their hands at half-time, with Argentina only being 1-0 up at the break. (Matchcentre)
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia straight from Lusail StadiumÂ
- 17:13 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Poor free-kick from MessiLionel Messi with an opportunity to score from a direct free-kick. His effort, however, is an ordinary one that is way off target. One of the players from Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, has been cautioned for aggressive play.
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- 16:22 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Argentina lead 1-0 at half-timeThat's the half-time whistle. Argentina could've been 3-0 or 4-0 up but offside calls kept coming in their way, chalking off goals. They might need to up the intensity a little in the second-half as a 1-0 lead is never comfortable.
- 15:58 (IST)FIFA World Cup: Different year, same Lionel MessiIt is for the 4th time in a FIFA World Cup that Lionel Messi has scored. He had opened his account in 2006 but couldn't keep the streak going in 2010. But, he did score in 2014 and 2018.
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Messi becomes the first Argentinian to score in four World Cups! ✨#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/lKzewHhVkV - 15:54 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Messi with almost a secondLionel Messi seemed to have scored his and Argentina's second goal but the flag soon came up, dismissing the goal for OFFSIDE. Earlier, having scored the first goal, Messi had become the second-oldest player to score for Argentina in a World Cup.
- 15:11 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: No WC title since 1986 for ArgentinaArgentina will be hoping to put an end to their quests for their first World Cup trophy since 1986. Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player to play for the team, hasn't lifted the coveted trophy in his career and this will probably be the last opportunity for him.
- 15:02 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Lionel Messi startsLionel Messi starts on the right wing for Argentina. Here are the line-ups:Argentina XI: Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Papu Gomez; Messi, Martinez, Di MariaSaudi Arabia XI: Yasir, Ali Al Bulayhi, Hassan, Saud Abdulhamid; Salman, Salem, Kanno, Abdulelah, Feras; Saleh Al Shehri
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