Saudi Arabia had one of the memorable moments in its soccer historical past on Tuesday as the lads’s group handed a stunning defeat to Lionel Messi-led Argentina. The gulf nation defeated Argentina 2-1 on the Lusail Stadium, Qatar in one of many largest upsets in World Cup historical past. Messi broke the impasse after changing from the spot within the tenth minute, however targets from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Aldawsari helped Saudi Arabia finish the match in ecstasy.

The followers have been on cloud 9 and so did the complete individuals of Saudi Arabia. Now, studies are coming that the nation has introduced a vacation on Wednesday to rejoice the historic win.

According to Arab News, King Salman has given his nod for the celebratory vacation within the nation after a suggestion made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The report quoted Saudi Press Agency, saying that every one private and non-private sector workers and college students will likely be given a vacation.

Disbelieving Saudis shaped impromptu dance circles and waved the sword-emblazoned nationwide flag from the home windows of dashing automobiles in Riyadh on Tuesday after their group’s sensational win over Argentina. As the ultimate whistle blew within the group-stage shocker with a 2-1 scorecard that ended Argentina’s 36-match unbeaten streak, followers watching on a giant display screen at a stadium within the capital Riyadh despatched shisha pipes flying as they rushed to rejoice.

Few may have predicted that Herve Renard’s Green Falcons, ranked 51st on the earth, would topple the twice-world champions led by the feted Messi, who has seven Ballons d’Or to his title.

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The scenes of jubilation, with some followers wiping away tears with their vivid inexperienced Saudi banners, have been a pointy distinction to the subdued ambiance throughout the first half, when Messi scored a penalty and Argentina had three targets knocked down for offside.

But the gang was jolted into life simply three minutes into the second half, when the Saudis equalised.

Celebrations exploded after Salem Al-Dawsari gave the Green Falcons a shock lead 5 minutes later, and tense followers loudly cheered each save by goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais — who did not let one other ball previous, regardless of an extended interval of stoppage time.

(With AFP inputs)

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