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World Cup 2022 - Group CLusail Stadium, Nov 22
FTArgentina
1 - 2
Saudi Arabia
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Events:
10'Lionel Messi1 - 0
10'1 - 0Lionel Messi
28'Lautaro Martínez1 - 0
28'1 - 0Lautaro Martínez
HT
1 - 0
Events:
49'1 - 1(Assist)Saleh Al-ShehriFiras Al-Buraikan
49'1 - 1Saleh Al-ShehriFiras Al-Buraikan(Assist)
53'1 - 2Salem Al-Dawsari
53'1 - 2Salem Al-Dawsari
67'Abdulelah Al Malki
67'Abdulelah Al Malki
75'Ali Al-Bulayhi
75'Ali Al-Bulayhi
79'Salem Al-Dawsari
79'Salem Al-Dawsari
82'Saud Abdulhamid
82'Saud Abdulhamid
88'Nawaf Alabid
88'Nawaf Alabid
90 + 2'Mohammed Khalil Al Owais
90 + 2'Mohammed Khalil Al Owais
FT
1 - 2
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
Venue: Lusail StadiumNov 22
Spectators: 88,012
Stats:
Shots on target
6
Shots on target
2
Shots off target
6
Shots off target
0
Blocked Shots
3
Blocked Shots
1
Possession (%)
66
Possession (%)
34
Corner Kicks
9
Corner Kicks
2
Offsides
10
Offsides
1
Fouls
7
Fouls
21
Throw ins
25
Throw ins
11
Yellow cards
0
Yellow cards
6
Crosses
27
Crosses
9
Counter attacks
2
Counter attacks
0
Goalkeeper saves
0
Goalkeeper saves
5
Goal kicks
3
Goal kicks
7
Latest commentaries:
90+15'Hassan Altambakti from Saudi Arabia is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+15'After a great second half, Saudi Arabia materializes a comeback and walks out of the game with the win!
90+15'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+14'Ball possession: Argentina: 66%, Saudi Arabia: 34%.
90+14'Mohammed Al Burayk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+14'Abdulelah Al Amri from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+14'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+13'Hassan Altambakti from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+13'Goal kick for Argentina.
90+13'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+12'Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
90+12'Argentina are trying to create something here.
90+12'Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
90+12'Julian Alvarez sends a header towards goal, but Mohammed Al Owais is there to comfortably save it
90+12'Julian Alvarez wins an air challenge against Saud Abdulhamid
90+11'The cross by Angel Di Maria from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+11'Ali Al-Boleahi from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+11'Marcos Acuna swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+11'Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+11'Haitham Asiri from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+11'Marcos Acuna swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+10'Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+10'The cross by Enzo Fernandez from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+10'The match resumes with a drop ball.
90+9'Yasir Al Shahrani is injured and is replaced by Mohammed Al Burayk.
90+8'Yasir Al Shahrani is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+7'Mohammed Al Owais is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+6'Yasir Al Shahrani is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+5'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+5'Abdulelah Al Malki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+5'Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5'Ball possession: Argentina: 66%, Saudi Arabia: 34%.
90+5'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5'Argentina are trying to create something here.
90+4'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+4'Haitham Asiri from Saudi Arabia is ruled offside.
90+4'Salem Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+3'Marcos Acuna relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3'Nicolas Otamendi wins an air challenge against Haitham Asiri
90+3'The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2'The referee is not having the complaints from Mohammed Al Owais who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+2'Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina is ruled offside.
90+2'Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1'Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+1'Marcos Acuna swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+1'Hassan Altambakti relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1'The cross by Enzo Fernandez from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+1'Hassan Altambakti from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90'Ball possession: Argentina: 65%, Saudi Arabia: 35%.
90'The referee signals a free kick as Haitham Asiri from Saudi Arabia trips Angel Di Maria
90'The ref blows his whistle. Yasir Al Shahrani charged Angel Di Maria from behind and it's a free-kick
89'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
89'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
89'Firas Al-Buraikan is leaving the field to be replaced by Haitham Asiri in a tactical substitution.
89'Nawaf Al-Abid is leaving the field to be replaced by Abdulelah Al Amri in a tactical substitution.
88'Nawaf Al-Abid from Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for time wasting.
88'Lisandro Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88'Firas Al-Buraikan wins an air challenge against Nicolas Otamendi
88'Firas Al-Buraikan comes back onto the field.
88'Hassan Altambakti from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87'The game is restarted.
87'Firas Al-Buraikan is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
86'Firas Al-Buraikan is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
86'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
86'Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
86'Firas Al-Buraikan wins an air challenge against Lisandro Martinez
86'Enzo Fernandez wins an air challenge against Mohamed Kanno
85'Ball possession: Argentina: 65%, Saudi Arabia: 35%.
85'Argentina are trying to create something here.
85'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85'Hassan Altambakti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
84'Lionel Messi sends a header towards goal, but Mohammed Al Owais is there to comfortably save it
84'The cross by Angel Di Maria from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84'Sultan Al Ghanam from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83'Julian Alvarez from Argentina is ruled offside.
83'Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82'Saud Abdulhamid commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
82'Dangerous challenge by Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia. Enzo Fernandez on the receiving end of that.
81'Lautaro Martinez wins an air challenge against Ali Al-Boleahi
81'Mohamed Kanno wins an air challenge against Enzo Fernandez
81'Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
81'Lionel Messi goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
80'Today's attendance is 88012.
80'Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Saudi Arabia: 36%.
79'The referee is not having the complaints from Salem Al-Dawsari who is given a yellow card for dissent
79'Obstruction as Mohamed Kanno cuts off the run of Lionel Messi. A free-kick is awarded.
79'Argentina with a potentially dangerous attack.
78'Saleh Al-Shehri is leaving the field to be replaced by Sultan Al Ghanam in a tactical substitution.
77'The referee signals a free kick as Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia trips Julian Alvarez
77'Julian Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77'Marcos Acuna relieves the pressure with a clearance
77'A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
77'Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
77'A chance presents itself to Enzo Fernandez from Argentina but his header goes wide
76'Enzo Fernandez wins an air challenge against Saud Abdulhamid
76'Marcos Acuna from Argentina swings in the corner from the left.
76'Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
75'Ali Al-Boleahi from Saudi Arabia receives a yellow card for time wasting.
75'The referee signals a free kick as Nahuel Molina from Argentina trips Abdulelah Al Malki
75'Ali Al-Boleahi successfully blocks the shot
75'A shot by Angel Di Maria is blocked.
74'Mohammed Al Owais relieves the pressure with a clearance
73'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73'Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
73'Good effort by Angel Di Maria as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
72'Lionel Messi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
72'Argentina with a potentially dangerous attack.
72'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
71'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
71'The game is restarted.
71'Nicolas Tagliafico is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcos Acuna in a tactical substitution.
70'Firas Al-Buraikan is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
70'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70'Ball possession: Argentina: 65%, Saudi Arabia: 35%.
70'A chance presents itself to Lautaro Martinez from Argentina but his header goes wide
69'Lionel Messi from Argentina swings in the corner from the left.
69'Firas Al-Buraikan relieves the pressure with a clearance
68'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68'Firas Al-Buraikan relieves the pressure with a clearance
67'Abdulelah Al Malki commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
67'Dangerous challenge by Abdulelah Al Malki from Saudi Arabia. Nicolas Otamendi on the receiving end of that.
67'Lisandro Martinez wins an air challenge against Saleh Al-Shehri
67'Lisandro Martinez wins an air challenge against Saleh Al-Shehri
66'Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66'Argentina are trying to create something here.
66'Hassan Altambakti relieves the pressure with a clearance
65'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
65'Ball possession: Argentina: 65%, Saudi Arabia: 35%.
65'Dangerous challenge by Firas Al-Buraikan from Saudi Arabia. Nicolas Tagliafico on the receiving end of that.
64'Yasir Al Shahrani from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64'Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
64'Good effort by Nicolas Tagliafico as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
64'A shot by Lisandro Martinez is blocked.
64'Nicolas Otamendi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
64'The cross by Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
64'Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63'Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63'Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
62'Hassan Altambakti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62'Nicolas Tagliafico wins an air challenge against Nawaf Al-Abid
62'Nicolas Tagliafico makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62'Nicolas Otamendi wins an air challenge against Saleh Al-Shehri
61'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
61'Goal kick for Argentina.
60'Ball possession: Argentina: 65%, Saudi Arabia: 35%.
60'The referee signals a free kick as Lautaro Martinez from Argentina trips Hassan Altambakti
59'Leandro Paredes is leaving the field to be replaced by Enzo Fernandez in a tactical substitution.
59'Alejandro Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Alvarez in a tactical substitution.
59'Cristian Romero is leaving the field to be replaced by Lisandro Martinez in a tactical substitution.
59'The referee signals a free kick as Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia trips Alejandro Gomez
58'Nicolas Otamendi wins an air challenge against Saud Abdulhamid
58'Nicolas Tagliafico wins an air challenge against Firas Al-Buraikan
58'The game is restarted.
58'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
58'The referee signals a free kick as Lionel Messi from Argentina trips Hassan Altambakti
57'Hassan Altambakti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
57'Hassan Altambakti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57'Lautaro Martinez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
57'Argentina with a potentially dangerous attack.
56'The referee signals a free kick as Nawaf Al-Abid from Saudi Arabia trips Leandro Paredes
56'Leandro Paredes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55'The referee signals a free kick as Abdulelah Al Malki from Saudi Arabia trips Rodrigo De Paul
54'Argentina are in control of the ball.
53'A great goal by Salem Al-Dawsari
53'G O O O O O A A L - Salem Al-Dawsari finds the net with the right foot!
53'A shot by Nawaf Al-Abid is blocked.
53'Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53'The match resumes with a drop ball.
52'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52'Saleh Al-Shehri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
52'Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Tagliafico
51'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
51'Leandro Paredes could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
51'Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51'Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
50'Argentina are trying to create something here.
50'Ali Al-Boleahi is penalised for pushing Lionel Messi.
50'Ball possession: Argentina: 66%, Saudi Arabia: 34%.
50'With that goal, Saudi Arabia equalised. Game on!
49'Abdulelah Al Malki made the key pass for the goal!
49'Firas Al-Buraikan provided the assist for the goal.
49'G O O O O O A A L - Saleh Al-Shehri finds the net with the left foot!
48'Firas Al-Buraikan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
48'Abdulelah Al Malki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47'Angel Di Maria from Argentina is ruled offside.
47'The match resumes with a drop ball.
47'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46'Argentina are in control of the ball.
46'The second half is underway.
45+7'The only goal scored by Argentina gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+7'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+7'Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Saudi Arabia: 36%.
45+7'Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
45+6'Argentina are in control of the ball.
45+5'Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+5'Mohamed Kanno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+5'Ball possession: Argentina: 61%, Saudi Arabia: 39%.
45+5'The match resumes with a drop ball.
45+4'The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
45+4'Salman Al-Faraj is injured and is replaced by Nawaf Al-Abid.
45+3'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+3'Cristian Romero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+3'Safe hands from Mohammed Al Owais as he comes out and claims the ball
45+2'The cross by Leandro Paredes from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+2'Argentina with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+2'Argentina are trying to create something here.
45+2'Abdulelah Al Malki relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1'Argentina are trying to create something here.
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45'Abdulelah Al Malki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45'Alejandro Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45'Ball possession: Argentina: 52%, Saudi Arabia: 48%.
45'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
44'Saudi Arabia with a potentially dangerous attack.
44'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
44'Cristian Romero could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
43'Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
43'Rodrigo De Paul goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
43'Firas Al-Buraikan successfully blocks the shot
43'Lautaro Martinez from Argentina heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
43'The cross by Lionel Messi from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
42'The referee signals a free kick as Abdulelah Al Malki from Saudi Arabia trips Alejandro Gomez
41'Alejandro Gomez from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the left.
40'Ball possession: Argentina: 54%, Saudi Arabia: 46%.
40'Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
40'The cross by Angel Di Maria from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
40'Hassan Altambakti relieves the pressure with a clearance
40'Salman Al-Faraj comes back onto the field.
40'Obstruction as Abdulelah Al Malki cuts off the run of Lautaro Martinez. A free-kick is awarded.
39'Cristian Romero from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39'Cristian Romero wins an air challenge against Saleh Al-Shehri
39'Nicolas Otamendi wins an air challenge against Firas Al-Buraikan
39'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39'The game is restarted.
39'Salman Al-Faraj is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
38'Salman Al-Faraj is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
38'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37'Argentina are trying to create something here.
36'The referee signals a free kick as Salem Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia trips Alejandro Gomez
36'The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia trips Cristian Romero
35'Ball possession: Argentina: 53%, Saudi Arabia: 47%.
35'Lautaro Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35'Lautaro Martinez from Argentina is ruled offside.
35'Argentina start a counter attack.
35'Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34'Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34'Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
33'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33'Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33'The cross by Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
33'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32'Angel Di Maria from Argentina is ruled offside.
32'Emiliano Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31'The referee signals a free kick as Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina trips Mohamed Kanno
31'Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31'Salman Al-Faraj from Saudi Arabia takes a short corner kick from the right.
30'Ball possession: Argentina: 56%, Saudi Arabia: 44%.
30'Cristian Romero from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29'Cristian Romero from Argentina commits a foul by elbowing Mohamed Kanno
29'Lautaro Martinez from Argentina is ruled offside.
29'NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Argentina is revoked due to offside.
29'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
28'G O O O O A A A L! Argentina score! Lautaro Martinez is on the scoresheet.
27'Alejandro Gomez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
27'Hassan Altambakti relieves the pressure with a clearance
27'Alejandro Gomez wins an air challenge against Hassan Altambakti
26'The ref blows his whistle. Saud Abdulhamid charged Alejandro Gomez from behind and it's a free-kick
26'The referee signals a free kick as Saleh Al-Shehri from Saudi Arabia trips Rodrigo De Paul
25'Nicolas Otamendi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25'Rodrigo De Paul could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
25'Ball possession: Argentina: 53%, Saudi Arabia: 47%.
25'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
25'Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
24'Angel Di Maria from Argentina is ruled offside.
24'Leandro Paredes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
23'Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
23'Lionel Messi from Argentina is ruled offside.
22'Alejandro Gomez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
22'Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
21'Alejandro Gomez from Argentina is ruled offside.
21'Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
21'Alejandro Gomez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
20'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
20'Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
20'Yasir Al Shahrani relieves the pressure with a clearance
20'Argentina with a potentially dangerous attack.
20'Ball possession: Argentina: 56%, Saudi Arabia: 44%.
19'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19'Saleh Al-Shehri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19'Lautaro Martinez from Argentina is ruled offside.
18'Argentina start a counter attack.
18'Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18'Saudi Arabia with a potentially dangerous attack.
18'Nicolas Otamendi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
17'Argentina are in control of the ball.
17'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
17'Saudi Arabia with a potentially dangerous attack.
17'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16'Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15'Ball possession: Argentina: 61%, Saudi Arabia: 39%.
15'Dangerous challenge by Alejandro Gomez from Argentina. Saud Abdulhamid on the receiving end of that.
15'Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14'Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
14'Argentina are trying to create something here.
13'Argentina are in control of the ball.
12'Goal kick for Argentina.
12'Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
12'Rodrigo De Paul relieves the pressure with a clearance
11'Mohamed Kanno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11'Cristian Romero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11'Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
10'Argentina managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
10'Ball possession: Argentina: 68%, Saudi Arabia: 32%.
10'G O O O A A A L - Lionel Messi from Argentina puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Mohammed Al Owais chose the wrong side.
9'PENALTY! - Saud Abdulhamid pulls Leandro Paredes by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
8'After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Argentina!
8'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
7'The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia trips Rodrigo De Paul
7'Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7'Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
6'Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
6'Argentina with a potentially dangerous attack.
5'Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5'Ball possession: Argentina: 62%, Saudi Arabia: 38%.
4'Dangerous challenge by Abdulelah Al Malki from Saudi Arabia. Lautaro Martinez on the receiving end of that.
4'Leandro Paredes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4'Leandro Paredes hand-balls.
3'Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3'Goal kick for Saudi Arabia.
3'Mohammed Al Owais makes a crucial save!
2'Good effort by Lionel Messi as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
2'Abdulelah Al Malki relieves the pressure with a clearance
2'Argentina are trying to create something here.
1'Argentina are in control of the ball.
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'Saudi Arabia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Tue May 30 2023 11:20:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Argentina4-2-3-1
23
Emiliano Martínez
26
Nahuel Molina
13
Cristian Romero
19
Nicolás Otamendi
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
7
Rodrigo De Paul
5
Leandro Paredes
11
Ángel Di María
10
Lionel Messi
17
Papu Gomez
22
Lautaro Martínez
11
Saleh Al-Shehri
10
Salem Al-Dawsari
7
Salman Al Faraj
8
Abdulelah Al Malki
23
Mohamed Kanno
9
Firas Al-Buraikan
13
Yasir Al Shahrani
5
Ali Al-Bulayhi
17
Hassan Al Tambakti
12
Saud Abdulhamid
21
Mohammed Khalil Al Owais
Saudi Arabia4-5-1
Substitutions:
59'
Cristian RomeroLisandro Martínez
45'
Salman Al-FarajNawaf Alabid
59'
Leandro ParedesEnzo Fernández
78'
Saleh Al-ShehriSultan Alganham
59'
Papu GomezJulián Álvarez
89'
Nawaf AlabidAbdulelah Al Amri
71'
Nicolás TagliaficoMarcos Acuña
89'
Firas Al-BuraikanHaitham Asiri
90'
Yasir Al ShahraniMohammed Al-Breik
Substitute players:
Franco Armani
Mohammed Alyami
Gerónimo Rulli
Nawaf Al-Aqidi
Juan Foyth
Sultan Alganham
Gonzalo Montiel
Abdullah Madu
Germán Pezzella
Abdulelah Al Amri
Lisandro Martínez
Mohammed Alburayk
Marcos Acuña
Abdullah Otayf
Exequiel Palacios
Ali Al-Hassan
Thiago Almada
Sami Al Naji
Guido Rodríguez
Nawaf Alabid
Alexis Mac Allister
Nasser Al Dawsari
Enzo Fernández
Riyadh Sharahili
Julián Álvarez
Hattan Bahebri
Ángel Correa
Abdulrahman Al-Oboud
Paulo Dybala
Haitham Asiri
Coaches:
Lionel Scaloni
Herve Renard
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1Next stageArgentina33620152
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3Mexico3-1411123
4Saudi Arabia3-2310235
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