Saudi-Arabia beat Argentina in a close win on Tuesday, 1x2, in a match relating to the Grp.C of the World Cup. Both Lionel Scaloni's team and Saudi-Arabia's national team held their first game in the competition.
The opening goal was scored by Lionel Messi with 9 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot.
After the break, Saleh Al Shehri fired home for Saudi-Arabia, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area. Salem Al Dawsari scored the winning goal after 53 minutes with a right-foot strike.
In the next fixture, Saudi-Arabia will play against Poland, whilst Argentina will play against Mexico.
Argentina | Arábia Saudita | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
7 | 96 | Total Passes | 37 | 8 |
7 | 88 | Passes Completed | 28 | 8 |
- | Saves | 5 | 7 | |
8 | 1 | Fouls Committed | 6 | 7 |
7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |