Saleh-Shehri and Al-Dawsari goals aided The Green Falcons to upset Argentina in their opening game of Qatar 2022.
Obviously, all odds favoured Argentina prior to the game, and they truly lived up to expectation by producing four goals in the first half. However, only a goal stood as the rest were ruled out as offside.
The first half ended with Messi’s lone goal which was converted from the penalty spot after Parades had been brought down during Argentina’s second corner kick of the game.
Tables were turned, narratives swiftly twisted, and history was made within five minutes of play in the second half.
The score which was 1-0 in favour of Argentina was overturned to 2-1 through quick successive goals from Saleh Shehri in the early period of the second half.
The comeback was heavily defended till the end. At last, the Arab Kingdom recorded their first victory over Argentina, whilst the two times world champions on the other hand tasted their first defeat in 20+ games.
Star stud Argentina national team began their World Cup 2022 campaign as one of the tournament’s favourites.
Will they be able to grab the ultimate? Or their talisman Lionel Messi who might be playing his last World Cup miss this international accolade in his career? Argentina will play Mexico in their next group ‘C ‘ game on Saturday, 26th November, 2022 at 7:00pm.
Author- Isaac Papa Nketsiah
