Saudi Arabia creates a sensation by beating Argentina, France makes a success of its entry

AA / Ankara / Alex Sinhan Bogmis

Opening the day on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, the first meeting in Group C was a real surprise. Saudi Arabia created a sensation by beating Argentina, 2-1.

Lionel Messi opened the scoring very early on a penalty in the 10th minute. The Saudis reacted as soon as they returned from the locker room. First Saleh Al-Shehri in the 48th minute, then Salem al Dawsari, who scored a superb goal five minutes later (2-1).

The other Group C match played at 5 p.m. at Stadium 974 pitted Mexico against Poland, which had the favor of the forecasts.

Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty and the two nations were neutralized (0-0) despite the dominance of the Mexicans. The Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia (3 points) are the only leaders of the group, followed by Poland and Mexico who have 1 point. The Abiceleste is last with 0 points on the clock.

The Carthage Eagles for their first outing in the 2022 World Cup imposed a sharing of points on the Reds and Whites of Denmark.

The opening match of group D played at 1 p.m. at Education City Stadium ended in a draw (0-0) between Tunisia and Denmark.

Still in the same group, France, deprived of a few executives due to injuries, successfully entered the competition by crushing Australia (4-1).

Craig Goodwin nevertheless surprised by opening the scoring for the Socceroos in the 9th minute. The Blues quickly returned to the game through Adrien Rabiot (27th minute), Milan striker Olivier Giroud, who scored twice (32nd and 71st minute) and the prodigy Kilyan Mbappe in the 58th .

The reigning world champions occupy first place in the standings with 3 points, ahead of Tunisia and Denmark (1 points). Australia, next opponent of the Eagles of Carthage, is last in the group (0 points)

Olivier Giroud, double scorer against Australia, joins Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia, English nugget Bukayo Saka and Iranian Mehdi Taremi, all of whom scored twice in their first match in the competition, at the top of the standings. top scorers.


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