On November 30, Saudi Arabia took on Mexico in the third round of Group C of the World Cup group stage. In the end, the score was fixed at 2:1, and Mexico won the first World Cup victory in Qatar. In the first half of the match, the two sides were more confrontational and did not create many effective shooting opportunities. The Mexican team took the initiative on the field. At half-time, the two sides drew 0:0.
The two sides of the competition are in contention
Saudi defender Tambati (left) pulls Martin's jersey during a scramble
Mexican defender Moreno (right) tugs at Shehri's jersey in a scramble
In the 47th minute, Mexico suddenly made a force to break the deadlock through a corner kick, Martin received the ball in front of the goal and scored directly, Mexico took the lead to break the deadlock, which was also Mexico's first goal in this World Cup. Five minutes later, Chávez scored from a long-range free-kick to give Mexico a 2-0 lead. In injury time, Saudi Arabia pulled a goal back by Salim. In the end, Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1, with four points from one win, one draw and one defeat in three group games (two goals scored in three games and three goals conceded), the same points as Poland (two goals scored in three games and two goals conceded), and less goals difference than Poland, only third in the group.
In the 47th minute, Martin received the ball in front of the goal and scored directly
Martin celebrates the goal
In the 52nd minute, Chávez scored the first goal of his national team career with a direct free kick
Chavez celebrates the goal
Mexico celebrates Chávez's goal
Saudi striker Dawasaari (left) screstles with Mexican striker Lozano
In the 95th minute, in injury time, the Saudi team found a good opportunity, and Dawasaari pulled one back for the team
After being scored by Dawasari, Mexican defender Ochoa fell to his knees in frustration
Dawasaari scored a goal
Although Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2:1 in the third round of the World Cup group stage on the 30th, it still ranked third in the group with goal difference, and Saudi Arabia was at the bottom of the group and did not qualify. Mexico's record of reaching the round of 16 in seven consecutive World Cups came to an end.
Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa comforts teammate Lozano after the game
Seeing the final score, a Mexican player on the bench sat sadly alone with his shirt covering his face
Mexican fans in the stands
After the match, Mexican guard Ocho raised his gloves to thank the fans
After the match, Mexican fans wearing wide-brimmed hats covered their chests sadly
After the game, Mexican fans wearing wide-brimmed hats held their chins and closed their eyes to resist disappointment
After the match, Mexican fans wearing Katrina's skull masks hold their heads in their hands
After the game, fans whose faces were painted with traditional Mexican paintings silently wiped tears from the corners of their eyes
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