45
20:48
Saudi Arabia still has problems creating chances. It is still the North Americans who can exert significantly more pressure here. But they too seldom come to clear conclusions.
45
20:46
Official stoppage time (minutes): 6
42
20:42
…but the corner doesn’t bring anything.
41
20:42
Chávez is ready for a free kick from 30 meters inside the right. His direct attempt is blocked, followed by a Pineda shot from 18 meters deflected just past the left…
38
20:38
Al Bulayhi was injured following a rather harmless duel. The defender has to be replaced by Sharahili due to injury.
37
20:37
Riyadh Sharahili comes on as a substitute for Saudi Arabia
37
20:37
Substitution for Saudi Arabia: Ali Al Bulayhi
36
20:37
Good chance for Mexico! Vega takes a corner from the right towards the penalty spot. Gallardo is completely free there, but volleys the leather over it.
34
20:34
Ali Al Hassan (Saudi Arabia) is shown a yellow card.
Al Hassan kicks Chávez over and also has his hand on the Mexican’s face. Yellow is perfectly fine.
31
20:32
There is not much to see from Saudi Arabia offensively. Coach Renard’s team is currently primarily concerned with their own defence.
28
20:29
Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) is shown a yellow card.
In the air duel, Al Shehri has his arm in his opponent’s face. That’s why he sees yellow.
27
20:28
Pineda! The man with jersey number 17 starts a diving header from the far post after a long cross from the right. His headbutt does not end up in the goal from a short distance, but against an opponent positioned to the side of him. The direct conclusion would probably have been the better alternative.
25
20:26
There was more in there! Somewhat fortunately, the pill gets from the right offensive side of the Mexicans to the middle. However, Pineda’s shot from 16 meters has too little power. Al Owais dives and parries.
23
20:24
Lozano gives in from the right corridor of the penalty area, but only finds an opponent’s head. The resulting arc lamp sends Chávez flat into the arms of Al Owais from a central position of 18 meters.
20
20:21
For the first time, the match takes a little rest. El Tri generates a lot of possession without putting any real pressure on the Saudis.
17
20:17
Al Dawsari was hit again. The captain stays where he is again and has to be treated again. But again it goes on.
16
20:16
Yellow card for Edson Álvarez (Mexico)
Edson Álvarez is too impetuous in the duel on the sidelines. He is warned.
14
20:14
…after a few moments of sorting, Kanno steps up. His attempt is not bad but ultimately goes over the box.
12.
20:13
But now things could get dicey. Abdulhamid refuels from the left in front of the sixteen meter area. He is brought down 18 meters half-left in front of the Ochoa goal. free kick…
11.
20:12
Overall, we see a lively start. The North Americans in particular are making a lot of steam in the initial phase.
8th.
20:09
The opposite side: As a result of a cross from the left wing, Kanno closes from 13 meters from the right from an acute angle – clearly over it.
7.
20:09
While Al Dawsari returns to the field, his goalkeeper does not do well: Al Owais does not do well to save a cross from Gallardo’s right-back. He waits for the ball to bounce once and finds himself under pressure. In the end, his front men clarify.
6.
20:07
After a duel Al Dawsari stays down. The captain needs treatment from his physios on the sidelines. However, it seems that he can continue right away.
3.
20:04
Same the big chance for Mexico! From midfield, a pass through the interface reaches Vega, who is taking off. Free in front of Al Owais, he can’t get the ball past the keeper.
19:51
The Mexicans, on the other hand, are satisfied neither with a point division nor with bankruptcy. They absolutely need a threesome. In the event of a win and a loss for the Argentines, they would have reached the round of 16. If, on the other hand, the South Americans win against Poland, Mexico will have to catch up from a goal difference that is four goals weaker – ideally by beating Saudi Arabia as high as possible. If the parallel game ends in a draw, El Tri will have to make up three goals on better-placed Argentina. Not impossible, but not the easiest starting point either.
19:33
Let’s look at today’s game. The Saudis recently suffered a disappointment after the sensational win over Argentina (2-1). Despite a reasonable performance, they deservedly lost to Poland, who ended up being too ripped off (0:2). Now something countable must come today. Due to the direct duel between Poland and Argentina, a win is definitely enough to qualify for the round of 16. A draw is only enough if the Albiceleste lose to the East Europeans. However, under no circumstances can a defeat be enough.
19:19
The starting position in Group C could hardly be more exciting. The Poles are currently in first place (four points), who are also fighting for progress in the parallel game with the second-placed Argentines (three points). They are followed by the Saudi Arabians, also with three points, while Mexico are currently in last place with one draw and one defeat. In view of the tension, however, this shows that the classification does not say too much at the moment. Any nation can go further.
19:00
Hello and welcome to the third matchday of the 2022 World Cup in Group C. Both Saudi Arabia are still hoping for the round of 16, today it is a direct duel. Kick-off is at 8:00 p.m.