Stunning upset
IN the most anticipated match of Group C, Saudi Arabia notched one of the biggest upsets in the FIFA World Cup history.
Argentinian football fans worldwide are stunned and still struggling to recover after their most shocking loss.
The two football teams have met four times prior to this World Cup. Argentina had beaten Saudi Arabia twice with the other two games ending in draws.
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Despite taking an early lead from Messi’s penalty goal in the 10th minute, Saudi Arabia made two brilliant comebacks in the second half.
According to FIFA online statistics, the two teams went into halftime with Argentina leading by a goal to nil and a 96 per cent win by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign”.
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Meanwhile, my team France, thrashed the Socceroos’ 4-1 in the second match of Group D yesterday as I had predicted earlier on. This World Cup is becoming increasingly sensational by the day and so is the local news!
DINESH KUMAR
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