Doha, Nov. 22, 2022, SPA -- Saudi Arabia stunned the entire football community today when it achieved the victory against the world giant Argentina 2 -1 , the top pre-tournament favorite and nominee according to renowned analysts to will surely at least play the final match if not snatch the trophy of the ongoing FIFA Qatar world cup, in a match held at Lusial stadium in Doha at the first match of the 3rd group which also includes Poland and Mexico. Early in the first half, Messi confidently availed himself of the penalty kick to give his team the lead one love. The Saudis who strictly followed their coach Hervé Renard offside game against the Argentinas in the first half, also continued their organized rythem which a bit changed to a mixed defensive-offensive style. The Saudi national team came from behind to end Argentina 36-game unbeaten streak when Salih Al-Shihry was successful to make self-history as he netted at the 48th minute. More determined to the astronishment of the Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and fans, the Saudi star Salim Al-Dosary gave his team a deserved lead at the 53rd minute when he made his way through three defenders in the penalty area finalizing the effort by a state-of-the-art missile to the left of Argentian goalkeeper Damian Martinez. Despite that, the Argentinian players, led by two of the world's professionals, Leonel Messi and De Maria, were very close to scoring throughout the second half in their quest for the equalizer, attempts foiled by the Saudi steadfast defense led by goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais who was awarded man of the match. At least six Saudi players were booked for foul play. The historic event was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jianne Infantio, President of the FIFA, and Yasser Al-Mishel, Head of the Saudi Football Federation . --SPA 18:05 LOCAL TIME 15:05 GMT 0020 www.spa.gov.sa/w1817130