ARGENTINA RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez 5: Literally not a thing to do until picking ball out of net in 48th minute when Al Shehri’s finish found the bottom corner. Got hand to second goal but couldn’t keep Al Dawsari’s effort out. Getty
ARGENTINA RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez 5: Literally not a thing to do until picking ball out of net in 48th minute when Al Shehri’s finish found the bottom corner. Got hand to second goal but couldn’t keep Al Dawsari’s effort out. Getty
Nahuel Molina 6: Atletico right-back was solid defensively but failed to offer team any width going forward. Getty
Nahuel Molina 6: Atletico right-back was solid defensively but failed to offer team any width going forward. Getty
Cristian Romero 4: Tottenham defender couldn’t stop Al Shehri scoring as Saudi attacker fired shot through his legs at start of second half to make it 1-1. Didn’t look fully fit and hooked before hour mark. EPA
Cristian Romero 4: Tottenham defender couldn’t stop Al Shehri scoring as Saudi attacker fired shot through his legs at start of second half to make it 1-1. Didn’t look fully fit and hooked before hour mark. EPA
Nicolas Otamendi 6: Veteran centre-half repeatedly refused to accept a Saudi handshake after one first-half foul. Read danger well to stop opposition getting through on goal with well-timed sliding tackle just before break. Getty
Nicolas Otamendi 6: Veteran centre-half repeatedly refused to accept a Saudi handshake after one first-half foul. Read danger well to stop opposition getting through on goal with well-timed sliding tackle just before break. Getty
Nicolas Tagliafico 5: Lyon full-back found himself under a bit of pressure in first half as the Saudis found a bit of joy down his flank. Almost levelled after ball rebounded off his shin but keeper scrambled out for corner. Getty
Nicolas Tagliafico 5: Lyon full-back found himself under a bit of pressure in first half as the Saudis found a bit of joy down his flank. Almost levelled after ball rebounded off his shin but keeper scrambled out for corner. Getty
Rodrigo De Paul 4: Midfielder left apologising to teammates after gifting possession to Saudis in poor first half when he also gave away some cheap free-kicks and blasted chance spectacularly high over bar. Will be disappointed at how easily Al Shehri ghosted through for second goal and how team lost midfield battle in general. AFP
Rodrigo De Paul 4: Midfielder left apologising to teammates after gifting possession to Saudis in poor first half when he also gave away some cheap free-kicks and blasted chance spectacularly high over bar. Will be disappointed at how easily Al Shehri ghosted through for second goal and how team lost midfield battle in general. AFP
Leandro Paredes 5: Juve midfielder was pulled down in box to earn side early penalty. Sprayed some lovely passes around but influence waned as match went on and substituted soon after Saudi’s second goal. AFP
Leandro Paredes 5: Juve midfielder was pulled down in box to earn side early penalty. Sprayed some lovely passes around but influence waned as match went on and substituted soon after Saudi’s second goal. AFP
Alejandro Gomez 4: Blazed ambitious effort way over after 20 minutes which was extent of his attacking influence. Couldn’t get grip on midfield as Saudis pressured so well from start to finish. AP
Alejandro Gomez 4: Blazed ambitious effort way over after 20 minutes which was extent of his attacking influence. Couldn’t get grip on midfield as Saudis pressured so well from start to finish. AP
Angel Di Maria 6: Surprisingly quiet first when he failed to make any impact in game. Better after break with his crossing but Argentina failed to take advantage. One lovely pass with outside of foot almost found Martinez but opponents scrambled out for corner. AFP
Angel Di Maria 6: Surprisingly quiet first when he failed to make any impact in game. Better after break with his crossing but Argentina failed to take advantage. One lovely pass with outside of foot almost found Martinez but opponents scrambled out for corner. AFP
Lionel Messi 6: Should have scored very early goal but denied by decent keeper save. Did roll home penalty to open scoring after 10 minutes. Scored again after 22 minutes but caught offside. Sent poor free-kick wide and weak header straight at keeper in second half. Looked shell-shocked at end. EPA
Lionel Messi 6: Should have scored very early goal but denied by decent keeper save. Did roll home penalty to open scoring after 10 minutes. Scored again after 22 minutes but caught offside. Sent poor free-kick wide and weak header straight at keeper in second half. Looked shell-shocked at end. EPA
Lautaro Martinez 6: Striker twice finished confidently in first half but was caught offside for both – the first being incredibly tight but still right call. Non-existent as threat after break as Argentina failed to turn up for fight. AP
Lautaro Martinez 6: Striker twice finished confidently in first half but was caught offside for both – the first being incredibly tight but still right call. Non-existent as threat after break as Argentina failed to turn up for fight. AP
SUBS: Lisandro Martinez (On for Romero 59’) 6: Saw shot that deflected off teammate Tagliafico saved by Al Owais. One wild back-pass looked like it might catch out Martinez but goalkeeper managed to control with chest. AP
SUBS: Lisandro Martinez (On for Romero 59’) 6: Saw shot that deflected off teammate Tagliafico saved by Al Owais. One wild back-pass looked like it might catch out Martinez but goalkeeper managed to control with chest. AP
Julian Alvarez (On for Gomez 59’) 5: Manchester City attacker brought on as one of three subs as Argentina were forced to chase game. Had shot cleared off line in injury-time but off-side flag had gone up anyway. Headed very late chance gently into keeper’s hands. AP
Julian Alvarez (On for Gomez 59’) 5: Manchester City attacker brought on as one of three subs as Argentina were forced to chase game. Had shot cleared off line in injury-time but off-side flag had gone up anyway. Headed very late chance gently into keeper’s hands. AP
Enzo Fernandez (On for Paredes 59’) 5: Headed one chance well over bar from corner. Reuters
Enzo Fernandez (On for Paredes 59’) 5: Headed one chance well over bar from corner. Reuters
Marcos Acuna (On for Tagliafico 71’) 5: Came on with team chasing game but substitute left-back was never going to be the answer to woes in midfield and up front. Reuters
Marcos Acuna (On for Tagliafico 71’) 5: Came on with team chasing game but substitute left-back was never going to be the answer to woes in midfield and up front. Reuters
SAUDI ARABIA RATINGS: Mohammed Al Owais 8: Al Hilal goalkeeper saved well from Messi in second minute, sent the wrong way by same player from penalty soon after. Fine stop to deny Tagliafico from close range as Argentina chased leveller. Booked for venting at referee late on. AP
SAUDI ARABIA RATINGS: Mohammed Al Owais 8: Al Hilal goalkeeper saved well from Messi in second minute, sent the wrong way by same player from penalty soon after. Fine stop to deny Tagliafico from close range as Argentina chased leveller. Booked for venting at referee late on. AP
Saud Abdulhamid 7: Handed Argentina early penalty after VAR spotted him hauling down Paredes in box. Both Saudi full-backs not afraid of pushing forward although final ball was sometimes lacking. Booked in second half when he was outstanding at helping keep opposition at bay. Getty
Saud Abdulhamid 7: Handed Argentina early penalty after VAR spotted him hauling down Paredes in box. Both Saudi full-backs not afraid of pushing forward although final ball was sometimes lacking. Booked in second half when he was outstanding at helping keep opposition at bay. Getty
Hassan Al Tambakti 9: At heart of Saudi defence that played dangerous game with very high line that worked, just, in first half as Argentina were denied three goals due to off-side. Magnificent sliding tackle on Messi with Argentina star nearly through on goal had defender cheering like a goal. Immense at the back. Reuters
Hassan Al Tambakti 9: At heart of Saudi defence that played dangerous game with very high line that worked, just, in first half as Argentina were denied three goals due to off-side. Magnificent sliding tackle on Messi with Argentina star nearly through on goal had defender cheering like a goal. Immense at the back. Reuters
Ali Al Bulayhi 8: Threw himself into tackles and headers but was certainly playing risky business with that high defensive line. Booked for time-wasting with 15 minutes to go but another star showing in defence as the team’s tactics paid off – and in some style. Getty
Ali Al Bulayhi 8: Threw himself into tackles and headers but was certainly playing risky business with that high defensive line. Booked for time-wasting with 15 minutes to go but another star showing in defence as the team’s tactics paid off – and in some style. Getty
Yasser Al Shahrani 8: Had large Saudi contingent in stands on their feet with one sliding challenge to win ball in first half and was perfect example of effort his team put into this game. Took horrific knee to face off own keeper late on and had to be carried off. AFP
Yasser Al Shahrani 8: Had large Saudi contingent in stands on their feet with one sliding challenge to win ball in first half and was perfect example of effort his team put into this game. Took horrific knee to face off own keeper late on and had to be carried off. AFP
Abdulellah Al Malki 7: Clumsy challenge on Gomez handed free-kick to Argentina in dangerous spot just before break, that ended with De Paul blazing chance well over. First booking of game for sliding tackle on Otamendi in 66th minute. Another who put in incredibly hard-working shift. Getty
Abdulellah Al Malki 7: Clumsy challenge on Gomez handed free-kick to Argentina in dangerous spot just before break, that ended with De Paul blazing chance well over. First booking of game for sliding tackle on Otamendi in 66th minute. Another who put in incredibly hard-working shift. Getty
Mohamed Kanno 7: Showed some nice footwork at times, drawing some fouls from opposition, but was furious when referee awarded free-kick against him in dangerous spot for nothing challenge on Messi that the same player sent high and just wide. AFP
Mohamed Kanno 7: Showed some nice footwork at times, drawing some fouls from opposition, but was furious when referee awarded free-kick against him in dangerous spot for nothing challenge on Messi that the same player sent high and just wide. AFP
Saleh Al Shehri 7: Excellent run and left-footed finish to level the scores just after half-time with what was his team’s first effort on goal to send crowd wild. AFP
Saleh Al Shehri 7: Excellent run and left-footed finish to level the scores just after half-time with what was his team’s first effort on goal to send crowd wild. AFP
Salman Al Faraj 6: The Saudi captain picked up knock in the first half and tried desperately to run it off but eventually limped off just before break, receiving a healthy applause from around ground. Shame as had been playing part in keeping pressure on Argentina. AP
Salman Al Faraj 6: The Saudi captain picked up knock in the first half and tried desperately to run it off but eventually limped off just before break, receiving a healthy applause from around ground. Shame as had been playing part in keeping pressure on Argentina. AP
Salem Al Dawsari 8: Saudi’s key attacker skipped between two players with one surging run just before half-time before going down in box looking for penalty – rightly ignored. Showed brilliant skill to earn himself space and curl home a lovely finish to put his team 2-1 up. AP
Salem Al Dawsari 8: Saudi’s key attacker skipped between two players with one surging run just before half-time before going down in box looking for penalty – rightly ignored. Showed brilliant skill to earn himself space and curl home a lovely finish to put his team 2-1 up. AP
Feras Al Brikan 6: Ran his socks off in attack and played his part for team ranked 51st in Fifa rankings, albeit without any goalscoring opportunities to speak of but provide assist for Al Shehri goal. Reuters
Feras Al Brikan 6: Ran his socks off in attack and played his part for team ranked 51st in Fifa rankings, albeit without any goalscoring opportunities to speak of but provide assist for Al Shehri goal. Reuters
SUBS: Nawaf Alabid (On for Al-Faraj 45+4’) 5: Had goal-bound strike blocked just before Saudi’s second goal. Booked in second half. Substituted himself – unclear if tactical or injury. Getty
SUBS: Nawaf Alabid (On for Al-Faraj 45+4’) 5: Had goal-bound strike blocked just before Saudi’s second goal. Booked in second half. Substituted himself – unclear if tactical or injury. Getty
Sultan Al Ghannam (On for Al-Shehri 78’) N/A. Mohammed Alburayk (On for Nawaf 90+8’) N/A. AP
Sultan Al Ghannam (On for Al-Shehri 78’) N/A. Mohammed Alburayk (On for Nawaf 90+8’) N/A. AP

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Argentina v Saudi Arabia player ratings: De Paul 4, Messi 6; Al Tambakti 9, Al Dawsari 8

The Falcons earn magnificent 2-1 victory over one of World Cup favourites in Qatar

Gareth Cox

November 22, 2022

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Saudi Arabia secured one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history when they defeated Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 in Qatar on Tuesday.

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Al Dawsari scores stunner as Saudi Arabia shock Argentina at 2022 World Cup

Two-time winners Argentina where 1-0 up at the break, thanks to a Messi penalty, but failed to turn up in the second half as fine finishes from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari earned the Saudis a sensational victory at the Lusail Stadium.

Playing a risky high defensive line, the Saudis rode their luck in the first half when Argentina had the ball in the net three times – one by Messi and twice by Inter Milan attacker Lautaro Martinez – only to be denied by off-side calls.

It seemed Saudi Arabia were facing a long afternoon after VAR intervened to award a penalty when Saud Abdulhamid wrestled Leandro Paredes to the ground in the box at a corner.

Messi waited for goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais to dive to his left before cooly rolling the ball into the opposite corner after 10 minutes.

But that proved to be Argentina's only goal of the game as the Saudis came out fighting in the second period.

First, Al Shehri ran on to a touch from Feras Al Brikan, beat Cristian Romero on the outside and slotted the ball back across goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and into the far corner.

Suddenly the Argentines were rattled and five minutes later the turnaround was complete. Al Dawsari's clever turn in the box beat two defenders before he shifted the ball past a third and rifled a shot into the top far corner, via a touch from Martinez.

In the gallery above you can see the player ratings from Tuesday's game. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

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