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Saudi Arabia Defeats Argentina 2-1 in Group Stage Match of FIFA World Cup 2022

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Saudi national football team defeated Argentina's squad 2-1 in the first group stage match of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 22.11.2022, Sputnik International

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Lionel Messi scored an opener from the penalty spot in the 10th minute, another three goals of the Argentine team in the first half were canceled due to offsides. Early in the second half, Saleh Alshehri scored an equalizer in the 48th minute. Five minutes later, Salem Aldawsari scored the winner.Saudi Arabia now sensationally leads Group C with 3 points. Mexico and Poland are yet to play their first match later in the day.

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Saudi Arabia Defeats Argentina 2-1 in Group Stage Match of FIFA World Cup 2022

12:25 GMT 22.11.2022 (Updated: 09:58 GMT 30.11.2022)

© AP Photo / Pavel GolovkinArgentina's Sergio Aguero (9) celebrates with team mates Alejandro Gomez (22), Cristian Pavon (26) and Lionel Messi (10) after scoring his side's opening goal during the international friendly soccer match between Russia and Argentina at Luzhniki World Cup 2018 stadium in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017.