‘This is what football is all about’ – Twitter in absolute disarray as Saudi Arabia humbles Argentina
Saudi Arabia vs Argentina (Image Credit: Twitter/FIFA World Cup 2022)
On the third day of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina and Saudi Arabia faced each in the first game of the day. The Southern American side is ranked third in FIFA rankings while the Asian side ranks 51st. It was supposed to be a cakewalk for the team. However, it is always said that a sport is always uncertain.
In the recently-concluded game, the two-time winners (Argentina) started well as their superstar, Lionel Messi opened the scoring in only the 10th minute of the game. They might have scored much more in the first half if not for seven offsides. After the first half, the former champions were leading by 1-0. On the other hand, the Green Brigade and the former champions had their fair share of fouls in the first half.
Saudi Arabia scored two goals to create history
The world number 51 side made a miraculous comeback in the second half. In the first eight minutes, they scored two goals to have an upper hand for the first time. Saleh Al Shehri scored in the 48th minute while Salem Al Dawsari scored in the 53rd minute. After this, it was a series of fouls, yellow cards, and missed opportunities till the end of the game.
Just like in the first half, Argentina failed to score as their quite a few offsides. In the 11th minute of the injury time, Argentina had an opportunity to score and level the game. However, that wasn’t meant to be as the attempt was saved by the Saudi goalie. Three minutes later, the final whistle was taken which meant that history was now made. The former champions were humbled by Saudi Arabia by 1-2.
This is how Twitter reacted
Argentina caught hands!!!……finally Inner peace!! pic.twitter.com/C52OX8wL1Y
— Generational Talent (@GenerazionaL) November 22, 2022
Argentina are ranked 3rd in the world.
Saudi Arabia are 51st.
THIS IS WHAT FOOTBALL IS ALL ABOUT!#WorldCup2022, #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/LjnjxzMIxT
— Mwesezi Ronald @Live (@ronaldmwesezi1) November 22, 2022
This changes the World Cup totally#captobvious
— Juan Arango (@JuanG_Arango) November 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/SimonPeach/status/1595026388431826944?s=20&t=6kEnQ03CTgZZSN0zPom5ew
https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1595026392911060994?s=20&t=6kEnQ03CTgZZSN0zPom5ew
Messi finally gets his Histon moment.
— Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) November 22, 2022
Phenomenal from Saudi Arabia to take down the Argentina team I had winning the tournament.
— Subscribe to GrantWahl.com (@GrantWahl) November 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/status/1595026425165348867?s=20&t=6kEnQ03CTgZZSN0zPom5ew
That's just sensational from Saudi Arabia. That defensive performance in the final half hour was unreal. Incredible atmosphere. First time a game at this tournament has felt and sounded like a World Cup. Brilliant.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) November 22, 2022
Argentina's 36 game unbeaten run has come to an end. What an incredible result for Saudi Arabia. Today desire, hard work and relentless effort trumped talent.
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) November 22, 2022
Messi looks like he fell asleep at halftime and just woke up to this scoreline too lol
— Aaron West (@oeste) November 22, 2022
USA 1-0 England 1950
Uruguay 2-1 Brazil 1950
North Korea 1-0 Italy 1966
Algeria 2-1 West Germany 1982
Cameroon 1-0 Argentina 1990
Senegal 1-0 France 2002
South Korea 2-1 Italy 2002Saudi Arabia 2-1 Argentina 2022 has now entered the hall of fame of all-time #FIFAWorldCup shocks.
— Roberto Rojas (@RobertoRojas97) November 22, 2022
Argentina, the bookmakers favorite to win the World Cup, have lost to the weakest team they could ever face in the tournament.
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) November 22, 2022
