World Cup: Saudi Arabia Defeats Argentina (2:1) With Messi aboard

Saudi Arabia have defeated World Cup favourites Argentina 2-1 in a bravado play at the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar, aso Naija reports.

After a rough patched first half, Argentina failed to secure all three points after having two goals cancelled before the half time whistle.

Seven time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, scored the only goal of the match for his side through a penalty in the first ten minutes of the match.

Both Messi and Lautaro Martinez had their goals cancelled after a VAR intervention for offsides in the build up.

The Saudi Arabia side turned the game around immediately after the second half resumed with Saleh Alshehri’s goal, 48′, moving up with Argentina and Saleh Aldawsari’s 53rd minute winning goal.

Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al Owais is the Player of the Match. He made FIVE saves against Argentina 🧱🏆 pic.twitter.com/m1f5CuvXcb

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s keeper, in a great performance, garnered all possible goals from the opposition up until the final whistle.

Argentina have their 30 games unbeaten run come to a shocking end by the middle eastern nation.