We expected shock and awe in this contest - but from Argentina not the Saudis.
We expected goals and a statement of intent from Lionel Messi and his serial thrillers, on a run of 35 games undefeated - not this. Not this monumental upset. Not this giant killing of epic proportions. Not this remarkable result to play havoc with the emotions given the Saudis’ issues outside football.
Argentina were last defeated by mighty Brazil three years ago June 15, 2019 to be exact. Saudi Arabia are ranked 51st in the world. You’d have been forgiven for believing they were even lower than that.
