Saudi Arabia Vs Mexico Results
Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia but was unable to continue its illustrious streak of making it to the Round of 16 at every World Cup since 1994 since they were edged out by Poland on goal differential.
El Tri hadn’t lost in the group stage of a major tournament since 1978, and in each of their previous eight appearances in the finals, they had advanced to the knockout stages. In the 47th minute, Henry Martin’s goal from a corner gave El Tri new life after they had missed several good first-half opportunities.
Five minutes later, they were within striking distance of qualifying when Luis Chavez curled an incredible 25-yard free kick left-footed over the wall and into the top-right corner.
Mexico and Poland were tied on points and goal differential at that moment, but Mexico was behind Poland in the Group C standings due to receiving more yellow cards than Poland, who was down 2-0 to Argentina.
Martin volleyed wildly over from close range while Orbelin Pineda curled another attempt wide as they both needed at least one more goal.
Prior to Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al-Dawsari scoring a late consolation goal to put qualification beyond them, they still had a chance as time expired.
Confirmed lineups:
Mexico (4-3-3, right to left): 13. Ochoa (GK) — 19. Sanchez, 3. Montes, 15. Moreno, 23. Gallardo — 17. Pineda, 4. Alvarez, 24. Chavez — 22. Lozano, 20. Martin, 10. Vega
Saudi Arabia (4-3-2-1, right to left): 21. Al-Owais (GK) — 2. Al-Ghanam, 4. Al-Amri, 17. Tambakti 5. Al-Boleahi — 12. Abdulhamid, 15. Ali Al-Hassan, 23. Kanno —9. Al-Buraikan, 10. Al-Dawsari — 11. Al-Shehri
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Saudi Arabia Vs Mexico Results
Results
| Club | Goals |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| Mexico | 2 |
It is finished! El Tri made a valiant effort, but despite having numerous opportunities, he could only convert on two of them. They were eliminated based on goal differential rather than yellow cards, although their streak of seven consecutive group stage qualification wins since 1994 is now finished.
90th plus five minutes: Saudi Arabia has scored! Captain Salem Al-Dawsari shoots it past Guillermo Ochoa as he approaches out of nowhere. For the Green Falcons, it’s too late, but for Mexico, it’s a crushing blow.
90+2: Mexico has another good-position free kick. This time, Hirving Lozano is the one to receive it, and while the strike is passable, it lacks the force or precision to concern Al-Owais.
90th minute: Lots. We’ll have an extra SEVEN minutes.
Uriel Antuna scores in the 87th minute after racing onto a through pass and slipping the ball past Al-Owais, although it appeared that he was offside, and a linesman’s flag verifies that he was. Is Mexico still a possibility?
By the way, Poland received their fifth caution of the competition in the 84th minute, compared to Mexico’s seven. El Tri must either score a third goal in the remaining six minutes of regular time or hope that Poland gets several late cards against Argentina.
In the 82nd minute, Lozano starts to accelerate and is stopped just beyond the Saudi penalty area. Free-kick. Luis Chavez is touched by Lozano, but in this case the wall serves its purpose.
78th minute: Mexico is once more so close! Uriel Antuna receives the ball from Hirving Lozano, but his toe-poke is blocked.
That is Martin and Pineda’s final contribution in the 77th minute. Charly Rodriguez and Raul Jimenez are taking their places.
76th minute: Orbelin Pineda is given another opportunity by Henry Martin to score for El Tri, but he flicks the ball wide of the right post.
In the middle of the field, some 25 yards out, Luis Chavez is lined up for another free kick in the 72nd minute. Al-Owais dives to deflect the crisp shot from the Mexican master as it is headed for the top-left corner.
70th minute: Mexico has a chance! Henry Martin misses his left-foot volley from no more than eight yards, which would have put El Tri up 3-0.
66th minute: Near! Hirving Lozano attempts a shot, but Mohamed Al-Owais dives to his right and blocks it. Mexico is still in need of that crucial third goal…
Argentina had a 2-0 lead over Poland as of the 64th minute. In other words, Poland and Mexico are tied on points and goal differential (see table above), but Poland is currently ahead due to having received four instead of Mexico’s seven yellow cards.
Is this Mexico’s third goal in the 56th minute? Henry Martin and Hirving Lozano exchanged passes before Lozano put the ball in the goal, but Martin was offside. For El Tri to tie Poland, who is presently in the second position on points and goal differential, they still need one more.
In the 52nd minute, MEXICO HAS ANOTHER! Luis Chavez delivers an excellent free kick from 25 yards out, bending it left-footed over the wall and into the top-right corner. What a blow!
47th minute: MEXICO SCORES! Henry Martin is there to finish off a corner kick from the left corner!
In the other game, Argentina has gotten on top of Poland in the 47th minute.
46th minute: Play has resumed at Lusail Stadium.
By the way, the second Group C game is still scoreless thanks to Poland holding Argentina following Lionel Messi’s missed penalty. So far, nothing has changed, and both of these teams are eliminated. However, a goal for either team would alter the situation.
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Mexico 0 Saudi Arabia at the half.
Large chance for Saudi Arabia in the 45th minute! Ali Al-Hassan misses the left post with a powerful header after Sultan Al-Ghanam crosses from the right byline. Near but not quite.
Hirving Lozano darts down the right wing in the 45th+3rd minute, but his cross sails over everyone’s heads. The Napoli man needs to have more calmness there.
45th minute: There are six additional minutes remaining.
More pressure from Mexico in the 44th minute, but the Saudi defence, which has been outstanding so far, smothers Alexis Vega’s shot as he cuts inside onto his right foot. Luis Chavez tries his luck, but to no avail, as Jesus Gallardo smashes it back into the vicinity. Saudi Arabia is steadfast.
39th minute: Has the other game in this group produced a goal for us? No! Argentina’s Lionel Messi’s penalty is saved by Poland’s Wojciech Szczesny! the way you were
After the altercation with Lozano, Ali Al-Bulayhi is unable to continue, and Riyadh Sharahili enters the game in his stead.
In the 34th minute, Ali Al-Hassan knocks down Luis Chavez after the Mexican player skillfully nutmegged the Saudi midfielder. Referee Michael Oliver of England is issued a warning.
Hirving Lozano was a little unruly in the 30th minute as he tangled with Ali Al-Bulayhi while directing a long ball into touch. The Saudi defender is feeling a little uneasy.
In the 27th minute, everything is about Mexico. Hirving Lozano delivers a beautiful pass from the right side, and Pineda stretches to get a head on it at the far post, but Sultan Al-Ghanam deflects it to safety. The Green Falcons (who are wearing white tonight) are in a dangerous situation.
In the 25th minute, Orbelin Pineda is the target of another effective Mexican attempt, but Abdulelah Al-Amri gets there quickly and blunts his right-footed shot.
22nd minute: Mexico exerts a fair amount of pressure, but Luis Chavez’s shot from outside the box marks the end of the period. Mohamed Al-Owais won’t be bothered by that after that.
15th minute: Mexico’s Edson Alvarez receives the game’s first yellow card for a late challenge on Hassan Tambakti.
13th minute: Near! With his right foot, Mohamed Kanno throws a vicious curl toward the top-left corner. Ochoa gets struck, but the blow is just too severe.
12th minute: Saudi Arabia has a chance here as Saud Abdulhamid is knocked over on the box’s edge. Free-kick.
7th minute: Hirving Lozano receives a dangerous ball into the Saudi box, but Al-Owais is once more in a good position to deflect it under pressure and through a mass of bodies.
Alexis Vega, a Mexican striker, sneaks past the Saudi defence in the fourth minute and attempts to score, but Mohamed Al-Owais reacts fast to divert it away. Excellent goalkeeping
Luis Chavez of Mexico had an early opportunity to score in the second minute but dragged his left-foot drive wide of the right post.
As the game begins, there is a raucous atmosphere. There is a sizable fan base for each side in the audience.
Saudi arabia vs mexico results
