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  • FT: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia - Lionel Messi penalty; Saleh Al Shehri & Salem Al Dawsari

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  1. 'A reminder of why we love football'published at 12:19 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    FT: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Nedum Onuoha
    Former Manchester City defender on BBC 5 Live

    We saw an Argentina side that were pushing and pushing but Saudi Arabia were comfortable in the way they were defending.

    At times we think football is predictable, and then things like that happens and you are reminded about why we love football.

    As long as you are committed and take the opportunities you have, anything is possible.

  2. Postpublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    FT: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Graeme Souness
    Former Scotland captain on ITV

    That was a shadow of any Argentina team I have seen. They were a shadow today.

  3. Postpublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

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    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Argentina were poor in the second half. I thought they had a few more gears to go through.

    Saudi Arabia put their bodies on the line. They were brilliant. They have a threat up front.

    Argentina's defence lack a lot of pace, that is a problem.

  4. Postpublished at 12:13 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    Mark Chapman
    BBC Radio 5 Live presenter

    That is seismic.

  5. 'World Cup started'published at 12:13 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    FT: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Joe Cole
    Ex-Chelsea and England midfielder on ITV

    That winning goal will inspire a generation. This is the World Cup started for me. This is an unbelievable result.

  6. Biggest upset?published at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    Biggest World Cup upset of all time?

    Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

  7. Watch the moment Saudi Arabia took a shock leadpublished at 12:10 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

  8. Postpublished at 12:10 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    FT: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a game. It was the best game in the tournament so far. It is fantastic.

    First half, Saudi Arabia were nowhere it. They were by far the better team in the second half.

    Argentina could have played all night and I don't think they would have scored.

    Saudi Arabia thoroughly deserve it.

  9. Postpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

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    Andy Cryer
    BBC Sport in Qatar

    The Saudi Arabia fans lucky enough to be here to witness this will never forget the moment they beat Lionel Messi's Argentina.

    One gets the feeling their celebrations will go on long into the night after a heroic second-half rearguard effort.

    But what now for Argentina? Their fans seem completely stunned as they already start filing out in almost silence.

    What a contrast to a couple of hours ago when the blue and white shirts were in party mode.

    Incredible. One of the World Cup's biggest ever shocks.

  10. Postpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

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    Wonderful, incredible scenes of celebration on the pitch. Saudi Arabia players are hugging, smiling, crying.

    They run to the wall of green and celebrate with their fans.

    What a moment.

  11. Postpublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

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    Mark Scott
    BBC Radio 5 Live commentator

    That is sensational! What a result!

    Argentina cannot believe it.

    It is a monumental result.

  12. Postpublished at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Just wow!

  13. FULL-TIME - Argentina stunned by Saudi Arabiapublished at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022
    Breaking

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    All over!

    A HUGE, incredible win for Saudi Arabia and one of the biggest upsets in World Cup football.

    Argentina, one of the pre-tournament favourites are stunned.

    What a performance, what a result.

  14. Postpublished at 90+14 mins

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Argentina are firing crosses in, Saudi Arabia are holding on. Still we play...

  15. Postpublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Mark Scott
    BBC Radio 5 Live commentator

    Argentina are on borrowed time.

  16. Postpublished at 90+13 mins

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    We're into the 13th minute of added time...

  17. Postpublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This might end when the keeper kicks it.

  18. Postpublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Mark Scott
    BBC Radio 5 Live commentator

    That was a save for the cameras.

  19. Postpublished at 90+10 mins

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Argentina win another corner. Marcos Acuna sends the ball in, Saudi Arabia clear but the ball is played back into Julian Alvarez who looks certain to loop a header into the far corner but Mohammed Alowais makes another HUGE save!

    Saudi Arabia are almost there!

  20. Postpublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2022

    Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

    Mark Scott
    BBC Radio 5 Live commentator

    That is great news that he is able to put his thumbs up and he's awake.