Saudi Arabia came back and a defender took the opportunity to provoke Lionel Messi | VIDEO

The Saudi Arabian team started the second half brilliantly and came back from behind against Argentina, in the match valid for the first date of Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. After the second Saudi goal, defender Ali Al Boleahi took the opportunity to find and provoke Lionel Messi.

The team led by Lionel Scaloni had started winning with a well executed penalty by the ‘Flea’, after 10 minutes, but could not extend the advantage. During the first period, the PSG forward and Lautaro Martínez, on two occasions, failed to celebrate being offside in their interventions.

Although there was nothing to suggest that Argentina’s victory was at risk, there were two blows in the span of five minutes: Saleh Al Shehri (48′) and Salem Al Dawsari (53′) came from behind for Saudi Arabia. The happiness in the Asian confederation team was evident, although one of the players had a controversial reaction.

Ali Al Boleahi, a Saudi central defender, took advantage of his team’s second goal and decided to provoke Lionel Messi: he approached, touched his back and scolded him for a few things. The ‘Flea’ only managed to laugh, while other ‘Albiceleste’ footballers immediately appeared to defend the captain. The brawl did not get any worse.

ARGENTINA FIXTURE AT THE WORLD CUP QATAR 2022

Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup is made up of Argentina, Poland, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Get to know the complete fixture:

Date 1: tuesday november 22

FT: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia – Lusail Iconic Stadium

– Mexico vs. Poland – Stadium 974 (11:00 am Peruvian time)

Date 2: Saturday November 26

– Poland vs. Saudi Arabia – Education City Stadium (8:00 am)

– Argentina vs. Mexico – Lusail Iconic Stadium (2:00 pm Peruvian time)

Date 3: Wednesday November 30

– Poland vs. Argentina – Stadium 974 (2:00 pm Peruvian time)

– Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico – Lusail Iconic Stadium (2:00 pm Peruvian time)