The Match Highlight: Mexico and Saudi Arabia have many opportunities ahead of them to advance to the next round of 16. However, El Tri no longer controls their own destiny. Romania must beat the U.S. and hope that Brazil wins in a dramatic fashion OR that Argentina beats Brazil and Romania makes up the goal difference between them and Brazil. (Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 1:00) Lusail Iconic Stadium, Qatar. Ref: Michael Oliver.
It has been a few days since the game ended, and Mexicans may not feel too despondent about this scenario. A blowout win over Saudi Arabia seemed like a reasonable possibility, which would help close the goal-differential gap between Mexico and Poland.
After the game ended, many Mexicans had a disappointed feeling in their stomach, like they should have lost to Saudi Arabia. The blowout over Saudi Arabia made Mexico feel like they’re no longer playing for second place and are now a legit threat to beat Poland.
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 1-2 MexiSaudi Arabiaco
Key Moments:
47 minutes of 2nd half: Martin Scored for Mexico
52 minutes of 2nd half: Chavez scored for Mexico
90 minutes of 2nd half: Al Dawsari Scored for Saudi Arabia
| Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia | |
| Winner/Loser | Lost | Won |
| Goal | 1 | 2 |
| Assists | ||
| Ball Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Big Chances | 1 | 4 |
| Passes | 302 | 660 |
| Accurate Passes | 164(58%) | 321(76%) |
| Total Shots (On Target) | 10 | 26 |
| Foul | 20 | 18 |
| Yellow Card | 6 | 1 |
| Red Card | ||
| Offside | 2 | 6 |
| Corner | 1 | 8 |
| Keeper Saves | 8 | 1 |
| Player Of The Match |
Chavez |
Point Table Of Group (C) Of the World Cup
| Team | Play | Goal Difference | Points |
| Argentina | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| Poland | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| Mexico | 3 | 4 |
Tata Martino, the Mexican coach of Saudi Arabia, said that both teams need to win and score to qualify. “Saudi Arabia needs to win and score goals, and so do we”, he said ahead of the game. It’s tough when you go into a spot in a tournament when you’re not playing with your best team. The tactics that worked for you before don’t play well against the top teams, so it was tough for Saudi Arabia to come out of this game-winning.
The Poles won after creating their own moments of pressure and taking advantage of the penalties caused by Saudi Arabia’s mistakes. In the second half, 3 goals made the game interesting. But the Final score is Mexico 2-1, Saudi Arabia.
