Saudi can beat Mexico to reach next round: Al Balushi

If Saudi Arabia can convert the chances and replicate their Argentina performance against Mexico, nobody can stop them from reaching the next round, Bein Sports football commentator Khalil Al Balushi said. Having stunned Argentina with two brilliant second half goals in their 2-1 victory, the Saudis failed to take their chances in the second game, even missing a penalty as Poland beat them 2-0.

Now Saudi Arabia, who have three points from two matches, need to beat Mexico in their final group game to reach the knockout rounds.

“If they can beat Argentina, they can also beat Mexico,” Al Balushi told this reporter.

“They have to believe in their ability and take their chances. They have to play like they did in the first two matches. Yes, they lost to Poland, but they were a bit unlucky in that game. They played very well against Poland. But they missed their chances.

“Against Mexico, they have to take those chances because they have to win that match to qualify. It’s as simple as that.”

Beating the Mexicans should not be a very big challenge for the Saudis, according to Al Balushi.

“We have seen the Mexican team in their first two matches. It’s not a very tough team. That’s why I believe the Saudis have a very good chance of beating Mexico,” he said.

Al Balushi also said that it’s great for Arab football that teams like Saudi Arabia and Morocco, which stunned Belgium 2-0, have captivated the world with their performances in Qatar.

“I think all the Arab teams are very motivated to do well because the World Cup is happening in this region for the first time,” he said.

“I think these teams have trained very well and they are very determined to do well.”