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Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 causing 1st upset at 2022 FIFA World Cup

Underrated Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 1-2 in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup to give the world the first upset at the world cup this year. Saudi Arabia has beaten Argentina 2-1 in a shocking upset. Argentina entered the match as a clear favourite over the Saudi team, and were viewed as potential contender to win tournament

This is a famous win for Saudi Arabia who have silenced Argentina who have more tougher tests to face in Group C.

Argentina took the lead in the 11 minutes through a spot kick in the first half through a Messi spot kick however, Saudi Arabia came into the second half a different team and equalized in the 48th Minute through Saleh Aishehri then went up 1-2 through a goal well scored by Selem Aldawsari in the 53rd minute. Argentina does not know what hit them.

Saudi Arabia went a goal down in the 11th minute but bounced back to level in the second half with just 3 minutes into the second half.

No one expected Saudi Arabia will ever beat Argentina, one of the favourites tipped to lift the world cup in Qatar.

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Argentina’s 1-2 Saudi Arabia result has sent a strong warning to all the big teams in the competition.

Saudi Arabia game into the second half with their game plan that worked perfectly and unsettled the Argentines. The second goal that gave Saudi Arabia the important lead was very critical in shaking the Argentina team.

The moments of brilliance Argentina needed never came as they lost to Saudi Arabia. Herve Renard has proven again that he is the best manager who knows has to make any team count at top football competitions. He is a French professional football coach and former player who is the manager of the Saudi Arabia national team.

Will this start the failed attempt by Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

 

 

 

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