‘Na Saudi Arabia go top this group’ – Fans react to epic comeback win against Argentina
Social media has been sent into a frenzy after Saudi Arabia secured a 2-1 win over Argentina in their 2022 FIFA World Cup Group C opener on Tuesday.
It was a game the Albiceleste were expected to win with ease as they were clear favourites not just for the match, but also one of those primed to win the tournament as Copa America champions.
The South American giants took the lead in the first-half courtesy of a fine penalty from Lionel Messi. They had more chances to extend their lead but three goals were ruled out for offside.
Despite the deficit, the Saudis still managed to show determination in the first-half by playing a high line and it paid off for them in the second half after goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari in the space of five minutes.
SAUDI ARABIA CAME TO CRASH THE PARTY 🤯 pic.twitter.com/XaeuzDjT5s
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 22, 2022
2-1 Saudi Arabia.
THEY HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD VS ARGENTINA WITH AN ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL GOAL!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Oy9Ubocuiv
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 22, 2022
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia man of the match pic.twitter.com/59mFUmKXBD
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) November 22, 2022
Saudi Arabia are the first team in 24 games to score multiple goals against Argentina.
Making a mockery of our stats research. 😂 https://t.co/z4g0oJ0PLT
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 22, 2022
SAUDI ARABIA LEAD ARGENTINA 2-1!! WHAT IS HAPPENING!!
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) November 22, 2022
Incredible scenes. Argentina are rocked. Saudi Arabia take the lead and this group is wide open.
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) November 22, 2022
Argentina 🇦🇷 1-2 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 are in full control now !!
THIS IS THE WORLD CUP 🤩#GTVSports #QatarWorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/0LJSyI2lqV
— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) November 22, 2022
Not Saudi Arabia frustrating Argentina
— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) November 22, 2022
Be like say na Saudi Arabia go top this group oo.😅😅😅
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) November 22, 2022
Saudi Arabia are bold, bloody hell. A high line, committing men forward… this could get fun!
— Neal 🇦🇺 (@NealGardner_) November 22, 2022
10': 🇦🇷 Goal (P)
22': 🇦🇷 Offside Goal
27': 🇦🇷 Offside Goal
35': 🇦🇷 Offside Goal
48': 🇸🇦 Goal
53': 🇸🇦 GoalSaudi Arabia leads Argentina 2-1 in the second half 👀 pic.twitter.com/qyTKRU5jRx
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2022
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia fans went nuts after Salem Al-Dawsari scored the second pic.twitter.com/6ucUnpNLaa
— Sam Cunningham (@samcunningham) November 22, 2022
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Saudi Arabia fans dey shout “SIUUU” inside stadium. 💀😭😭
— LERRY 👑 (@_AsiwajuLerry) November 22, 2022
Hervé Renard is the brain behind the Saudi Arabia team.
They’re currently leading Argentina 2-1 with a masterclass performance. pic.twitter.com/53A64k9kpn
— Thierry Nyann 🇬🇭 (@nyannthierry) November 22, 2022
