Welcome to Truth Live News football commentary for Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Group C Round three 2022 World Cup match in Qatar at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
A win for Saudi Arabia today will see them book their spot at the World Cup round of 16. Interestingly, Mexico have never lost against Saudi Arabia. Let’s see what happens today.
QATAR 2022: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Lineup!
Saudi Arabia starting XI: Al-Owais (GK); Al-Ghannam, Al-Amri, Al-Tambakti, Al-Albulayhi; Al-Hassan, Abdulhamid, Kanno; Al-Brikan, Al-Shehri and Al-Dawsari.
Mexico starting XI: Ochoa (GK); Gallardo, Moreno, Montes, Sanchez; Chavez, Alvarez, Pineda; Vega, Martin and Lozano.
The first half is underway!
5′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 35%, Mexico: 65%.
6′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
6′
Salem Al-Dawsari is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
7′
Salem Al-Dawsari is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
15′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 31%, Mexico: 69%.
16′
Reckless challenge there. Edson Alvarez commits a rough foul on Hassan Altambakti
16′
Yellow card for Edson Alvarez.
16′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
16′
Hassan Altambakti is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
The first 20 minutes was dominated by Mexico in ball possession but Saudi Arabia had three shots with two off target and one on target against Mexico’s two shots with one off target and one on target.
25′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 25%, Mexico: 75%.
28′
Yellow card for Saleh Al-Shehri.
30′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 29%, Mexico: 71%.
35′
Yellow card for Ali Al-Hassan.
It’s a tie at the end of first half. Saudi Arabia 1-1 Mexico.
The second half is underway!
48′
GOAAAAAAL! It’s an easy finish as Henry Martin from Mexico taps the ball into an open goal with the left foot! Cesar Montes provided the assist for the goal.
53′
G O O O A A A L Luis Chavez curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the left foot! Wonderful finish.
55′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 34%, Mexico: 66%.
65′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 36%, Mexico: 64%
70′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 38%, Mexico: 62%.
80′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 38%, Mexico: 62%.
90′
Ball possession: Saudi Arabia: 38%, Mexico: 62%.
The referee adds six more minutes!
90+6′
G O O O A A A L – Salem Al-Dawsari scores with the right foot! Hattan Sultan Babhir provided the assist for the goal.
90+9′
That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
Mexico had the majority of ball possession and thanks to that, won the game.
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 1 vs 2 Mexico