Leonel Messi: Argentina Lose to Saudia Arabia Spreading Upset

Saudi Arabia pulling off one of its biggest surprises at the World Cup so far by defeating Leonel Messi Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.  The 1990 World Cup opener saw him bring back memories of Cameroon’s 1–0 win over Diego Maradona’s Argentina.

MESSI, ARGENTINA LOSE TO SAUDI ARABIA IN THE BIGGEST UPSET IN WORLD CUP HISTORY

SALEH AND SALEM

Goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari within five minutes of the second half secured victory for the Saudis. Argentina opened the scoring with Messi’s PK in the 10th minute.

Argentina’s defeat rivale other upsets in his Cup at Worlds, including Senegal’s 1-0 victory over champions France in the 2002 tournament opener and the US’ victory over England in 1950. To do. The stadium is his fifth and possibly last World Cup for Messi.

FINAL WHISTLE

After the final whistle, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar shook hands with a Saudi coaching staff member. Also standing with his hands on his hips near the center circle. A picture that was all too familiar for one of the greatest players in soccer history but has yet to earn the sport’s top honor.

Aldawsari’s somersault in the 53rd minute, which saw him bring down a high ball just inside the penalty area, turn one defender, jink past another, and fire a powerful shot past goalkeeper Emi Martinez. Who get a touch on the ball but couldn’t keep it out of the net, securing the unexpect victory.

Moreover, Leonel Messi was astonishment as he observe throngs of Saudi Arabian supporters, who are Qatar’s neighbors, celebrating in the stands while wearing green attire. The substitutes for Saudi Arabia overran the field. After the video assistant referee instructed the referee to check into a jersey grab by Saud Abdulhamid on Argentina player Leandro Paredes, Messi gave Argentina the lead from the penalty spot.

Furthermore, Saleh Alshehri’s angled finish through Cristian Romero’s legs on Saudi Arabia’s first chance at goal struck the bottom corner.

SECOND HALF

After a contentious VAR decision, Lionel Messi gave one of the tournament favorites the lead from the penalty spot (10), but Saleh Al-Shehri equalized just three minutes into the second half to set up an enormous upset.

Moreover, Although Argentina’s 36-game winning streak, which had start with a loose to Brazil three years prior, was end by the outcome, this was the greatest day in Saudi Arabian football history.

1990  LA ALBICELESTE LOST THEIR INITIAL WORLD CUP

The previous time La Albiceleste lost their initial World Cup group game was against Cameroon in 1990. Furthermore, They went on to lose to Germany in the final, but that will be little comfort to the South Americans right now after losing to the team ranked 51st in the world of football.

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